Tuesday, June 25, 2019

How to Turn 1 layout into 4 different Handmade Cards


Welcome - I am so happy you stopped by!

Have you ever seen a card on Instagram or Facebook and wanted to recreate it? In this video I show you how to be inspired by a card, find the elements you love about it, draw your own layout, and then create 4 different looking cards from your design. From this video you will be able to DIY your own handmade cards.

Below the video you will find a list of all the products I used the make the cards as well as cardstock sizes for each card. I have also included close-up images for all the cards.



To purchase any of the products you see in this video visit
https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2042902

Here is the cards that inspired me.
I love how it has a simple layout that is easy to identify and a strong focal point.

Here is the quick layout sketch I drew so I knew what elements I wanted to include on my cards.

1- a vertical element
2- a smaller horizontal element
3- a focal point that sits to the left / above the horizontal element
4- a border/matted look

See if you can find each of these elements in my cards below.



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Here is a list of all the Stampin' Up products I used.
Dasiy Lane Bundle Stamp 149325  $23.00
Dasiy Punch 143713  $18.00
Above the Clouds Bundle (includes the stamp set & punch) 151135  $36.00
Rococo Rose Cardstock 150882 $8.75 & Ink Pad 150080 $7.50
Seaside Spray Cardstock 150883 $8.75 & Ink Pad 150085 $7.50
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock 131201 $8.75 & Ink Pad 147104 $7.50
Night of Navy Cardstock 100867 $8.75 & Ink Pad 147110 $7.50
Whisper White Cardstock 1007330 $9.75
Linen Thread 104199 $5.00
Metallic Thread Silver 138402 $3.50
Clear Droplets 147801 $9.00
Wink of Stella 141897 $8.00
Aqua Painter 103954 $17.00
Simply Shammy 147042 $8.00
Snail Adhesive 104332 $7.00
Dimensionals 104430 $4.00
Mini Dimensionals 144108 $4.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat 126199 $5.00
Clear Block D 118485 $8.50
Paper Snips 103579 $10.00
Bone Folder 102300 $7.00
1-1/2" Circle Punch 138299 $16.00
Banner Triple Punch 138292  $23.00

To purchase any of the products visit
https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2042902


Daisy Lane Card 1- "The best moments"
Pear Pizzaz Cardstock- card base: 8.5" x 5.5" scored at 4.25" / 0.5" x 3.5"
Whisper White Cardstock- 4" x 5.25" / 2.75" x 5.5" / 2" x 2"
Seaside Spray Cardstock- 2" x 4"
Linen Thread 24"

This card is very similar to the inspiration card. I created my own DSP with a smaller flower stamp from the set and added some linen thread.



Daisy Lane Card 2- "Friend"
Rococo Rose Cardstock- card base: 8.5" x 5.5" scored at 4.25"
Whisper White Cardstock- 4" x 5.25" / 2.75" x 5.5" / 2.5" x 1.5"
Pear Pizzaz Cardstock- 0.5" x 8.5"
Linen Thread 24"

For this card I created the vertical element by stamping directly on my background paper with the large leaf stamp. I used a strip of Pear Pizzaz to create a bunched ribbon effect. I love how different this card looks compared to the others.


Above the Clouds Card 1- "You're off to great places"
Whisper White Cardstock- card base: 4.25" x 11" scored at 5.5" / 0.5" x 3.25" / 2" x 5"
Seaside Spray Cardstock- 4" x 5.25"
Night of Navy Cardstock- 2"x 5.25"
Pear Pizzaz Cardstock - 0.5" x 4"

It was fun using this layout with 2 different stamp sets. For this card I created a stronger vertical element by using a darker color and bringing it almost through the whole card. The focal point is brought above the horizontal element which gives it a different look.


Above the Clouds Card 2- "Let your dreams soar"
Seaside Spray Cardstock- card base: 8.5" x 5.5" scored at 4.25" / 2" x 2"
Night of Navy Cardstock- 4"x 5.25" / 0.5" x 2.5"
Whisper White Cardstock- 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" / 2" x 2.5"
Rococo Rose Cardstock- 1.75" x 3.75"

For my last card I went back to my original layout but moved the vertical element to the center of my card and the horizontal piece gets a little smaller. I also added an extra color to the mat to bring in the darker Night of Navy color. Such a fun card!


To purchase the products listed above visit
https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2042902

I hope you enjoyed my video and blog post going over how I was able to make 4 different cards from one layout. Give it a try, I would love to see what you came up with.
- Have a creative day!
Chelsey

Monday, June 17, 2019

Turn your June 2019 Paper Pumpkin note cards into large 4.25" x 5.5" cards

I am so excited to be sharing these cards with you today. I love June's paper pumpkin kit! I love the idea of beach themed cards (perfect for this time of year when we all wish we could be sitting on the beach with a yummy drink in our hand). I also love all the cute accents and the stamp set is great. I like little cards. They fit perfectly in my purse and I love the idea of handing them out with a plate of cookies or and little gift. However, I know that many people like using standard size cards so I decided to turn this kit into large 4.25 in x 5.5 in cards. I hope you enjoy.


Here are the extra supplies needed to make these cards:
4 - Whisper White Cardstock card bases 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"
1 - Pretty Peacock Cardstock 4" x 5.25"
1 - Soft Sky* Cardstock 4" x 5.25"
2 - Crumb Cake Cardstock 4" x 5.25"
1- Soft Sky* Cardstock 0.5" x 4"
*I know this is retired - so if you don't have any use a light blue color you do have.
Sponge
Aqua Painter
Paper Snips
Crumb Cake Ink Pad
Coastal Cabana Ink Pad (or Ink Spot that came in your kit)
Adhesive - Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow Liquid Glue

To purchase many of the products listed above visit
https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2042902

Here are some close ups of each card:

This is my favorite card out of the 4 I designed. I love how the element pops when paired with the Pretty Peacock Cardstock. I also love how adding color to the coral velum accent piece adds really helps it stand out. 


This card is very similar to the original one from the kit. I just added a brush of color with my aqua painter and coastal cabana on the Soft Sky Cardstock. I love how this gives it an ocean feeling.



This is another one that didn't change too much from the original. Just added some starfish stamps to the background and splatters to add a sandy feeling. 



This card makes me want to head to the beach right now! Another card where I just added the original card to the front with some stamping behind it.



Would you like to watch how I made these cards? Check out my YouTube video below.




As a gift from me all my current paper pumpkin customers will receive the cardstock and instructions to make this card. Don't miss out on next months free gift - subscribe today!
SUBSCRIBE to Paper Pumpkin - click here - https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2042902







Have a creative day!
Chelsey

June 2019 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card #1

Welcome -
I am so excited to be sharing with you this fun card I made using some of the extra accents from the June 2019 Paper Pumpkin. I hope you enjoy.


As a gift from me all my current paper pumpkin customers will receive the cardstock and instructions to make this card. Don't miss out on next months free gift - subscribe today!
SUBSCRIBE to Paper Pumpkin - click here - https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2042902

I have listed the tools and products you need to create this card below.

Here are the tools you will need:
These came from the June Paper Pumpkin Kit:
Coastal Cabana Ink
Stamp Set
21" of Natural Twine
2 Old Olive "seaweed" accent pieces
1 starfish accent piece
1 sand dollar accent piece
1 velum coral accent piece
Sentiment strip
Glue Dots

These came from my stash:
Crumb Cake Ink Pad
Crumb Cake Card Base - 4.25" x 11" (folded in half)
Crumb Cake Cardstock 4" x 5.25"
Coastal Cabana Cardstock 3.5" x 4.25"
Pretty Peacock Cardstock 1.5" x 4 1/8"
Snail Adhesive
Dimensionals

To purchase many of the products listed above visit
https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2042902


I love how these elements all look together. The seaweed, sand dollar, coral, and twine on top of the New incolor Pretty Peacock. So beautiful. 


This image really shows the background texture created with one of the stamps from the kit. I used the stamp off then on technique. This keeps the color subtle.


I love how the sand dollar and star fish are glittery. Such perfect accents for this card.

Thanks for stopping by.
Have a creative day!
Chelsey

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Bird Ballad Online Class

Hello to you!

I am so excited to offer my first online class. This class features the fabulous BIRD BALLAD SUITE from Stampin' Up. All these products are new! and I am in love.
Want to see the projects?
Here are some teasers of the exclusive projects you will make with my online class.



Here is all the info...

BIRD BALLAD SUITE ONLINE CLASS DETAILS:

*Order the suite (item number 152190) from my online store HERE 

*Receive a FREE online class with instructions to make 18 projects including 16 cards with envelopes and 2 3-D projects.

*My online classes include:
A FREE Gift from me!
Detailed PDF's with pictures showing you how to make each project.
Links to exclusive videos walking you through each step.
All the cardstock you need to make each project.

(Ink pads, markers, blendabilities, and tools will not be included see list below of other supplies you will need to make the projects)

ORDER HERE!

Do you already own the Bird Ballad Suite but would still like to participate in this online class? You can purchase this class for $25. Contact me through my email chelsey@creativechelsey.com for more information.

Check out the pictures of what is included in the Suite below.


Bird Ballad SuiteBIRD BALLAD SUITE 152190 $94.75 ($100.50 value)
ORDER NOW

Free as a Bird Stamp Set ($22.00 value)

Stitched Nested Labels Dies ($35.00 value)

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper ($11.50 value)

Bird Ballad Laser-cut Cards & Tin ($18.00 value)

3/8" Scalloped Lace Trim ($7.00 value)

Bird Ballad Trinkets ($7.00)

These items are required to finish the projects but are not included as part of the class. Luckily you can order them HERE!

Here are all the projects you will be making - you will be receiving the cardstock you will need to make one of each card/project, in a packet from me.
10 Greeting Cards with Envelopes
2 - 3D projects - An 8” x 8” Framed Art Insert and a Gift Bag
6 Greeting Cards made from the Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards and Tin


Extra Supplies you will need to complete all the projects
Clear Rhinestones (my gift to you!)
*Stampin Blends Combo Packs -
144597 Old Olive
144599 Pumpkin Pie
144603 Daffodil Delight
144601 Crumb Cake
144045 Calypso Coral
145058 Smoky Slate
144605 Pool Party
144608 Color Lifter
*Classic Stampin’ Pads -
147107 Pool Party
132708 Memento Pad
147090 Old Olive
147115 Soft Suede
147108 Petal Pink
147101 Calypso Coral
147094 Daffodil Delight
147096 Bermuda Bay
*Aqua Painter 103954 (or paint brush)
*Clear block D 118485
*Paper snips 103579 (or good scissors)
*Adhesive -
104332 Snail
104430 Dimensionals
144108 Mini Dimensionals
103683 Mini Glue Dots
*Simply Shammy 147042
*Big Shot with magnetic platform and clear plates
*Post-it notes
*Ruler or straight edge
*Paper Trimmer
*Sponge Daubers  133773
*Simply Scored  122334 (or another type of scoring tool)
*A frame that holds an 8” x 8” picture
*Bone Folder 102300
*Hole Punch
*Xacto knife and mat


Please contact me if you have any question about this class or the supplies you will need to complete the projects. You can leave a comment below or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com
I look forward to creating with you!

I hope you have a creative day!!
-Chelsey