Roses for an Anniversary

The Layers of Beauty set with the decorative masks can help you create some gorgeous roses!  And it's so easy; with 5 numbered masks, Blending Brushes and ink you will end up with flowers that make you feel like an artist!

Aren't they beautiful?

I made this anniversary card for my son and daughter-in-law, who just celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary.

The flap on the front actually "snaps" down, with tiny magnets for the closure.  

I stamped the roses with Smoky Slate ink and then colored them with the decorative masks and 3 colors of purples:  Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape.  The leaves use Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lime Twist.  And it's so easy with the Blending Brushes!

The card opens like this (the light-colored circle on the right is a magnet, covered with a punched dot of Highland Heather cardstock).

Here's a close up of the circle:

Open one more flap:

and the greeting is revealed.

This is such a pretty card, and I enjoyed putting the extra flap on the front, with a peek-a-boo window!

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Product List

Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163514]

$20.00

Layers Of Beauty Bundle (English)

[163519]

$56.50

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$9.00

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154887]

$11.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$11.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$11.50

Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163776]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks

[163517]

$13.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Layers Of Beauty Dies

[163518]

$30.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Glossy Dots Assortment

[158827]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Cocoa for Merry Monday

 It's time for another Merry Monday; do you think this can pass as a Christmas card? :

I've once again turned to one of my favorite stamp sets, More than Autumn, this time creating a holiday card.  Who doesn't love peppermint hot chocolate this time of year?  

I love this little cup; it can be decorated so many ways!  Here I've added a cup holder of snipped designer series paper, Take a Bow.  With the marshmallows, candy canes and little gingerbread man, this drink is all set to make us warm on a cold winter day!

And note those adorable peppermint embellishments--the Red & White Peppermints are the cutest embellishments we've ever offered!  They are currently out of stock, but due to be back this week, so watch for them and grab them as soon as you can!

More than Autumn - good for more than autumn cards!  

Product List

More Than Autumn Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164228]

$25.00

More Than Autumn Bundle (English)

[164076]

$47.50

Decorative Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164275]

$20.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$11.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$11.00

Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161662]

$11.00

Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164309]

$12.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

More Than Autumn Dies

[164075]

$28.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints

[164050]

$8.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Three-Panel Arch Card

 I saw a template for a different kind of card on Patty Bennett's blog - the Three-Panel Arch Card.  She got it from a demo named Jennie Fetz; I watched Jennie's video and knew I could recreate the card...and I did:

Isn't that cute?  

Let me show you some step-by-step photos so you can make one too.

Begin by using the Garden Meadows dies; cut 6 arched panels, two of Designer Series Paper (patterned paper) and 4 of your base color (in my case, I used Basic White).

You will also need two small panels of computer paper, measuring about 3" x 1-1/2".  

Now you will join the three base panels together:

Begin by lining them up with the bottoms even and the sides butted up next to each other.  I turned my panels upside down so the "stitching" on the wrong side would be covered when I add my next layer.  This way the back of the card has nice "stitching".

I used some washi tape to hold my panels together while I adhered the computer paper:

Now it's time to add the top layers to create the card:

Then the card folds like an accordion - left side on top and right side on bottom:

This card fits well in a Note Cards and Envelopes envelope.  They are sized for 3-3/4"x 5" cards, so work well for this card.  

This one is going to a special friend - she and I like to trade "love notes" and I just got one from her so I need to reciprocate!  Do you have a good friend like that?  You might try making one of these cute cards to remind them how much they are loved. 😊

Product List

Saying Hey Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163697]

$17.00

Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163405]

$24.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163357]

$12.50

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

[146990]

$11.50

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$11.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$11.50

Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163799]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Garden Meadow Dies

[162740]

$36.00

Friends For Life Dies (English)

[163364]

$34.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

[131527]

$7.00