Nutz about Stamping

Punch your art out to make this beautiful card

Today I have a beautiful Mother's Day card idea for you to try - featuring the fabulous Bitty Blooms punch pack. I LOVE this set of punches and am getting quite anxious that they won't make it into the next Annual Catalog. Punch sets like this usually don't carry over so I am determined to get as much use of them as possible!

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack
$23.00

 

I used two of these punches to create featured embellishments for my card idea. And for the background paper layer, I used a left over piece of Happiness Blooms designer paper - I love the patterns and colors in this paper pack and am so sad it will be retiring on June 3rd. 

Happiness Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

The phrase for my card came from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set. I punched it using the Classic Label punch. Then I punched a second Night of Navy banner using the same punch, cut it in half and created a 'faux' layer effect. A couple of Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots makes one final shiny touch. 

Itty Bitty Greeting Mother's Day card

Here's how to make my card:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Itty Bitty Greetings (14667 clear; 146664 wood)
• Card Stock – Night of Navy (100867), Whisper White (100730), Pineapple Punch (146971)
• Ink - Night of Navy (147110)
• Misc. – SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Happiness Blooms Memories & More card pack (148531), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532), Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805), Fine Tip Glue (138309), Classic Label punch (141491), Pineapple Punch 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (146953)

Measurements: 

Whisper White: 2 1/4” square, scrap for phrase
Night of Navy: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; 2 3/4” square, scraps for phrase layer and flower centers
Happiness Blooms: one card cut 1 1/4” x 4” and 3 3/4” x 4
Pineapple Punch: scraps for flowers

Instructions:

1. Fold Night of Navy card stock in half to create card base. 
2. Using SNAIL adhesive, adhere Happiness Blooms card pieces to card base, leaving small gap in-between. 
3. Punch 9 Pineapple Punch flowers and 9 Night of Navy center dots. Use Fine Tip Glue to assemble flowers. Adhere flowers to Whisper White layer, then adhere to Night of Navy layer. 
4. Adhere flower layer to card front. 
5. Ink Itty Bitty Greetings phrase using Night of Navy ink, then stamp onto scrap Whisper White paper. Punch phrase and Night of Navy layer using Classic Label punch. Cut Night of Navy label in half and adhere under phrase layer to have points extend just slightly beyond Whisper White layer. 
6. Add two Pineapple Punch Enamel Dots to phrase, then adhere phase layer to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
7. Add Pineapple Punch ribbon to card front and tie in knot to complete card. 

How to create a unique nautical masculine card

When I attended Stampin' Up!s On Stage event two weeks ago, I got the brand new Sailing Home stamp set for free! In today's video I am going to show you how to create a multi-layered masculine card with the help of my Big Shot and the Sailing Home stamp set. 

This set will be available for purchase as of June 4th and I combined several of the images to create a card with many interesting details. 

Needlepoint Nook 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies
$33.00

Aqua Painters
$17.00

Watercolor Paper
$5.00

 

In my video I also show you how to create a watercolor wash background for this card. 

Sailing Home masculine card

Stamp set: Sailing Home (149457)

Ink: Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Balmy Blue

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 3 1/2" 
          Balmy Blue: 2 3/4" square
          Needlepoint Nook designer series paper (148807): 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
          Watercolor paper: 4" x 3"
          Wood Textures designer series paper: 4" x 3|
          Soft Suede: 1/4" x 4"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes framelits (146828), SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Everyday Label punch (144668), Aqua Painters (103954)

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

You need to make this amazing masculine birthday card

So many of you have emailed me to request more masculine card ideas and I hear you! It can be difficult to come up with masculine card ideas and I am here to help.

Today I have a super cool masculine card idea using the Geared Up Garage bundle:

Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle
$48.50

This is the perfect bundle to help you create a bunch of masculine cards. This bundle will retire on June 3rd so grab it now so you don't have regrets. 

Combine this bundle with the Maps, etc embossing folder and you will end up with this amazing card. Don't miss the full set of instructions and two additional photos underneath. 

 

Here's how to make this amazing masculine birthday card:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Geared Up Garage (148590), Bundle (150610)
• Card Stock – Soft Suede (115318), Basic Black (121045), Sahara Sand (121043), Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Misc. – Maps, Etc. Embossing Folder (146822), Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (148551), Garage Gears Thinlits Dies (148521), Classic Garage Metal Elements (148485), White Baker’s Twine (124262), Paper Snips (103579), Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082), Mini Glue Dots103683)

Measurements:  

• Card Base: Soft Suede Cardstock 11” x 4-1/4”. Score and fold at 4-1/4”.
• Layer 2: Sahara Sand Cardstock 5-1/4” x 4”
• Layer 3: Whisper White Cardstock 3-1/4” x 1-1/2”

Instructions:

1. Cut a rectangular hole in the center of the Soft Suede Card Base with the Rectangle Stitched Framelits Die that measures 4-3/8” x 3”. Fold card base in half on score line.
2. Emboss the Sahara Sand Cardstock layer using the Maps, Inc. Embossing Folder. Glue to the inside of the card peeking through the rectangular hole.
3. Stamp the sentiment vertically one word at a time, to the right on the Whisper White Cardstock layer by using the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker. Color one word at a time and stamp. Clean the stamp in-between stamping each word. Glue in place by sliding under the rectangular hole about 1-1/4” from the bottom.
4. Using Basic Black Cardstock, cut out the large gears die from the Garage Gears Thinlits Dies. Keep all of the round pieces that fall out. Glue part of the gears to the left of the sentiment and trim the ends off. Glue the remaining part that you cut off, to the right of the sentiment. Trim the ends off. Glue the small round pieces in the background.
5. Thread two of the Classic Garage Metal Elements through the white twine and tie into a bow. Glue to the top corner of the rectangle using Mini Glue Dots.

 

   

You need to know how to create eye-catching backgrounds

Today's card shows you a cool stamping technique called tone-on-tone. This technique is fun for creating eye-catching backgrounds and can be utilized for many different stamp sets. 

The card below features the Crafting Forever stamp set  - cute images that will stoke your creative fires!

Crafting Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

 

The tone-on-tone technique was created using the scissors image and stamping it using Balmy Blue ink on the Balmy Blue card base. The same technique was used to create the phrase banner at the bottom of the card. The paintbrush pot layer was colored using Stampin' Blends to pull all the color combos together. 

Although this card doesn't look like one for beginners, it is not difficult to create. It's the layering that makes it look complicated. Don't miss the full set of instructions under this card photo. 

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamp set: Crafting Forever (143958)
• Cardstock: Balmy Blue (146982), Crumb Cake (120953), Shimmery White (101910)
• Ink: Balmy Blue (147105), Memento Pad Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake Combo Pack (144601), Smoky Slate Combo Pack (145058), Mango Melody Light (147943), Lovely Lipstick Light (147026), Blackberry Bliss Light (147909), Pumpkin Pie Dark (144577), Pineapple Punch Dark (147030), Night of Navy Light (144036), Bermuda Bay Light (144580),   3/8” Classic Weave Ribbon Crumb Cake (144162), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Layering Ovals Framelits (141706), Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (148551), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Frames Elements (146906), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579)

 

Measurements:

• Balmy Blue card base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” then folded in half; 3-1/2” x 2-1/2”, 2-3/4” x 1”
• Shimmery White: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
• Crumb Cake: 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”, 1-1/2” x 2-1/2”
• Ribbon: 8-1/2”

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp scissors image on the front of the card base with Balmy Blue ink in vertical columns. Start in the upper left and alternate the alignment of the scissors so they face down, up, down and, up.
2. Stamp pot of stampin’ tools with Memento Ink on Shimmery White. Color in with Stampin’ Blends as shown or as desired. Die cut image with oval.
3. Die cut scalloped oval from Balmy Blue card stock and a rectangle from Crumb Cake.
4. Stamp sentiment on Balmy Blue and trim end with Triple Banner Punch leaving room to later adhere one of the wood Frames Elements.
5. Attack sentiment piece onto Crumb Cake and trim to create a border on three sides.
6. Tie ribbon around lower portion of the Crumb Cake rectangle. Trim ends.
7. Affix focal point onto Crumb Cake rectangle with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Scoot ribbon down as needed to fit the oval on top of it.
8. Adhere the focal piece to card base with SNAIL Adhesive.
9. Add sentiment with 2 Stampin’ Dimensionals.
10. Using a Mini Glue Dot affix a wooden heart to sentiment piece.

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You need to see the retiring products announcement today

Going, going, gone!

Today's the BIG day - Stampin' Up! announces the list of retiring products from the 2018-19 Annual Catalog and Occasions catalog.

Note: Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed to be available through May 24, 2019; all other retiring products are only available until June 3 or while supplies last. Don’t wait—place your order today!

It's a sad day in a way - some of my favorites are no longer going to be available after June 3, and many will fly off the shelves today! But I am also delighted that some sets and accessories are returning which gives me another full year to craft with them! 

Here's a copy of each list for you to download - click on each link to download that document to your device:

 ANNUAL CATALOG RETIRING LIST (PDF)

OCCASIONS CATALOG RETIRING LIST (PDF)

Each list is also available as an EXCEL document. Email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com if you want these in EXCEL. 

And here's what you should know - don't wait if you see a stamp set or accessory that you planned on purchasing this year but didn't get to it yet. Retiring products are available "as supplies last" and not a moment longer. Every year someone calls me to share how sad she is that she tried to place an online order but then got a notice that her cherished product is no longer available.

Here's the link to my online store:

 

The perfect way to welcome a new baby

In today's video tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a very cute and colorful baby card idea, with the help of my Big Shot and Beauty Abounds stamp set.

I recently heard that two friends of mine are each expecting their first baby so I need to get cracking on some baby cards for them. I don't have specific baby sets so thought I would use what I have and then use the 'baby' phrase from the Well Written framelits pack.

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Well Written Framelits Dies
$40.00

As I don't know the gender of these new little ones I thought I would go for colors that are more gender neutral: Lemon Lime Twist (retiring soon!) and Highland Heather. 

Here's my card idea: the perfect way to welcome a new baby. I have included a list of supplies, measurements and my video below!

 

Stamp set: Beauty Abounds

Ink: Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Highland Heather: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" square; 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"
          Basic Black: 2 1/8" x 5 6/8"
          Whisper White: 2" x 5 1/2"; 2" square

Other: Big Shot, Layering Circles framelits, Well Written Framelits (148534), Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video tutorial - enjoy!

 

How to easily coordinate your card elements

Today's card is the perfect way to show you how to easily coordinate your card elements! Once you learn how to do this tip, you can apply it to all your stamping supplies. 

The first decision for this card is to determine which embossing folder coordinates with your stamp set(s). The Climbing Vine embossing folder and Southern Serenade stamp set are a perfect match:

Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Climbing Vine Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$8.50

The next step is your color choice. For this card Petal Pink and Calypso Coral were used but you can select your favorite colors for a completely different look. 

The final choice is the occasion you want for your card. This card is a birthday card and the phrase is from the You're Inspiring stamp set. 

Here's the card - don't miss a full set of instructions underneath:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Southern Serenade (145921); You’re Inspiring (1458-08)
• Card Stock – Petal Pink (146985); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Black Memento (132708)
• Misc. – Clear Rhinestones (144220); Dimensionals (104430); Stitched Framelit (148551); Climbing Vine Embossing Folder (147187); 1/8” White Sheer Ribbon (144172); Lt. Pumpkin Pie Blend (144578); Lt Calypso Coral Blend (144042); Old Olive Blends Duo (144597)

 

Measurements:  

• Petal Pink:           4 ¼” x 5 ½” 3 ¾ ” x 5”        scrap for the sentiment
• Whisper White: 3” x 4 1/4 ” to cut with you Stitched Framelit and 4” x 5 ¼” for inside

Instructions:

1. Emboss the Petal Pink Mat using the Big Shot and the Climbing Vine Embossing Folder.
2. Attach it to the card base with Dimensionals
3. Stamp the image in Memento Black Ink onto smaller White mat, cut out using the Rectangle Thinlit.
4. Color flowers with the light Pumpkin Pie and highlight a bit with light Calypso Coral and blend.
5. Stamp Happy Birthday from the You’re Inspiring Set onto a scrap of Petal Pink using Black Memento Ink. 
6. Attach the White Image piece to the embossed Mat on the card. 
7. Add the greeting and Clear Rhinestones and attach the bow.  

What embossing folder and stamp set combination would you use for a card like this one? Add your top choice as a comment under this post - we'd love to hear your faves!

You need to hear Stampin' Up!s shocking news

Have you heard the shocking news? I was flabbergasted!

Stampin' UP! is retiring it's Big Shot & Stampin' Trimmer!

Big Shot
$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer
$30.00

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WHAT?

 

If you have a Stampin' Trimmer and a Big Shot you want to make sure you have extra blades, scoring tools, cutting plates, all the platforms etc. Shop while supplies last!

 

Click HERE to see all the BIG SHOT products

Click HERE to see all the TRIMMER products

*You are limited to 6 refill blades.

 

More news: Stampin' Up! will be increasing cardstock prices along with a few other staples like the Stampin' Mist, Stampin' Sponges and Envelopes. While the average increase is a 25 cents - a few items like our Foil papers and Stampin' Scrub are increasing by $1. This will happen in our upcoming Annual Catalog. Stock up on products running low before they increase in price. Round out your order with your favorites and enjoy hostess benefits. 

 

Final news: The Full RETIREMENT list will be posted on Monday April 15th. Watch this space for a full announcement! 

 

Try the unusual with this simple card map challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is very simple in layout. A few simple layers and you will create a lovely card to give to someone special. 

 

But this week I wanted to try something different. I was thumbing through my Occasions Catalog and stopped when I saw the page featuring the Happiness Blooms Memories & More card pack.

Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack
$10.00

 

I love this entire product suite and ordered most of these products when the catalog was first live for ordering. I have used many of the cards in this pack for both cards and memory keeping pages and decided that the rectangular layer on the card map could be one of the smaller cards.

I trimmed the card a bit to make it a bit smaller as the original size was larger than I wanted, plus I wanted to keep to the card map as much as possible. 

Next I chose some of the stickers in the card pack for my card elements. I then punched a 1" Night of Navy circle and instead of using a 'star' element I used one of the flowers on the sticker sheet. The final touch were the 5 Enamel Dots and my card was complete:. I particularly like the night of navy 'banner' layer under the Good Luck card. The white 'bubble' strip is from the sticker pack too - I simply trimmed to be the right size and stuck it to the navy strip. 

Here's my card map challenge card for the week:

I love how my card turned out, do you? Why not give our card map challenge a try this week and if you want to see what the other design team members created for the same challenge, click here. 

How colorful butterflies will brighten someone's day

The Butterfly Gala stamp set is perfect for creating warm wishes to brighten someone's day.

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

 

This is a 'Two-Step' Stampin’ set which means you combine individual stamps to create the final image you want in the colors you want using Stampin' Up!'s coloring tools. 

And the images are so gorgeous when stamped that you don't need a lot of extra embellishments or layers to make a very pretty card, like the one below 

Butterfly Gala thank you card

Here's how to make this pretty card. Why not give it a try the next time you craft? 

Supplies

Stamp set: Butterfly Gala Stamp Set - #148580

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black; Botanical Butterfly designer series paper

Ink: Memento Jet Black

Other: Butterfly Duet Punch, Gingham Gala Sequins, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

 

Measurements

Basic Black Card Base: 5 ½ x 8 ½ 

Basic Black: 2 ½ x 3 7/8, 2 ¾ x 3 ½ 

Whisper White: 4 x 5 ¼ (2 of these), 2 ½ x 3 ¼ 

Botanical Butterfly paper: 2 ¼ x 3 5/8 

 

Instructions

1. Fold 5 ½” x 8 ½” piece of basic black and crease. 

2. Attach DSP piece to 2 ½ x 3 7/8 basic black panel.

3. Stamp image on lower corner of 2 ½ x 3 ¼ whisper white panel.

4. Attach to 2 ¾  x 3 ½ basic black panel. Attach to whisper white panel with dimensionals.

5. Punch out butterflies from DSP paper.

6. Attach butterflies to white panel.

7. Stamp antenna on butterflies.

8. Attach panel to basic black card base.

9. Attach sequins.

How to make a super sweet Easter treat bag

In this week's video I am going to show you how to make a super sweet Easter treat idea! I recently bought some beautiful chocolate Easter eggs at my local grocery store because I want to make an Easter treat bag for each person that I work with. 

As I looked at these eggs I realized that the How Sweet It Is designer series paper would be a perfect match to use for my treat bag topper. With its delicious colors and images, these patterns are ready for making cards or packaging gifts.

How Sweet It Is 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

I also wanted to create a phrase layer for my bag topper so chose an Easter Phrase from the Itty Bitty Greeting stamp set (32 phases!):

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$36.00

Here's my treat bag. Under the photo you will see a complete list of supplies and my video tutorial. Thanks for watching!

 

Stamp set: Itty Bitty Greetings (146667)

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

Paper:
          How Sweet It Is (148568): 4" x 1 1/2"; two pieces 2 3/4" x 1/2"
          Whisper White: 4" x 3"; 2 1/2" x 1/2" (phrases); several strips 4" x 1/8"

Other: Simply Scored, Cellophane treat bag, Classic Label punch (141491), SNAIL adhesive, stapler, Organdy ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

Here's a video showing you step-by-step how to make this cute treat bag:

 

How one simple card idea can inspire your imagination

Even though the Painted Seasons stamp set is no longer available as Sale-A-Bration is now over, I still have a fun project idea to share with you - especially if you chose this product when it was available. And if you didn't, use my idea as inspiration for any flower sets you have and love! 

It is especially fun that Stampin' Up! also offered a set of framelits (Four Seasons framelits) to make crafting with this set super easy.

I decided to keep my card to two simple colors: Gorgeous Grape and Smoky Slate, inspired by a left over strip of Gingham Gala paper. I think Gingham Gala is one of my favorite designer paper packs EVER. 

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Funny how small check and large checks can be so appealing - perhaps it is the color choices that made them even more fun to craft with. 

Here's my card - I diecut the phrase using the popular Stitched Labels framelits pack for an added fun detail. 

Painted Seasons Friendship card

Supplies:

Stamp Sets – Painted Seasons (150349)
Card Stock – Smoky Slate (131202), Whisper White (100730)
Ink - Gorgeous Grape (147099), Smoky Slate (147133)
Misc. – SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Big Shot (143263), Magnetic Platform (130658), Four Seasons framelits dies (150074), Stitched Labels framelits (146828), Silver Metallics Pearls (146282), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Gingham Gala designer series paper (148554)


Measurements: 


Whisper White: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; three pieces 2 1/4” square (flowers); scraps for leaves; 2 1/4” x 1” (for phrase)
Smoky Slate: 5 3/8” x 2 1/8”
Gingham Gala: 2” x 5 1/4”; scrap for inside of card (optional)


Instructions:

1. Fold Whisper White card stock in half to create card base.
2. Using SNAIL adhesive, adhere Gingham Gala paper to SmokySlate cardstock. Adhere layer to card base.
3. Ink flower image using Gorgeous Grape and stamp onto Whisper White (three times).Diecut using Four Seasons framelits dies.
4. Ink leaf image and stamp onto scrap Whisper White cardstock (three times). Diecut.
5. Ink Itty Bitty Greetings image using Smoky Slate ink and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock. Die cut using Stitched Labels framelits.
6. Attach flower and leaves to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add phrase using SNAIL adhesive.
7. To complete, add three sliver pearls to center of flowers.

Here's what I did on the inside of the card - helping me use up a leftover strip of designer paper. 

 

How to create the perfect card for a horse-lover

When I was a young girl I was absolutely horse crazy. I drew horses on everything, read every horse book I could find and took riding lessons for years. 

So you can imagine my excitement when I spotted the Let it Ride stamp set in the Occasions catalog (page 45). 

Let It Ride Cling Stamp Set
$24.00

You can combine these inspirational thoughts with the graceful horse images to create perfect projects, like the clean and simple card idea below. Add a couple of fun embellishments and you have an amazing card. Don't miss the full instructions under the card photo!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Let It Ride (148765); Buffalo Check (147794)
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Thick Whisper White (140272)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Real Red (147084)
• Misc. – Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (144177); ¾” Circle Punch (119873); 5/8” Burlap Ribbon (141487); Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers (144601); Bronze Stampin’ Blends Marker (144607); Take Your Pick (144107); Pierce Mat ( 126199); Metallic Brads (146929); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Real Red (base): 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
• Real Red: scrap
• Thick Whisper White (layer): 4” x 5 ¼”
• Thick Whisper White (strip): 1” x 4”
• Thick Whisper White (tag): 2” x 3 ½”
• Designer Paper: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Burlap Ribbon: 18”

 

Instructions:

1. Ink the Buffalo Check background stamp using the Real Red ink pad. Stamp on the Whisper White (strip) cardstock. 
2. Adhere the Buffalo Check strip, slightly less than half way down, to the designer paper. Adhere the designer paper to the Thick Whisper White (layer) cardstock. 
3. Use the pierce tool on the Take Your Pick, make a hole on the far-right side of the designer paper strip, through the Whisper White layer. Insert a large silver brad into the hole. Adhere this layer to the card base. 
4. Create mitered corners on the Whisper White (tag) cardstock using your scissors. 
5. Stamp the greeting using Memento ink on the lower left side of the tag.
6. Stamp the horse image using Memento ink on the far-right side of the tag. Color in the image using the Stampin’ Blends.
7. Punch the Real Red scrap cardstock using the ¾” Circle Punch. Cut the circle in half and adhere it to the top of the tag.
8. Pull one strand from the Burlap Ribbon. Fold it in half two times and make a knot in the center. Adhere it to the center of the Real Red half circle using a Glue Dot.
9. Adhere the tag to the left side of the card base using Dimensionals. 

Want to order the products used to make this fun card? Click the image below to link over to my online store:

I dare you to try this unique layout challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge has a really unique layout to it, one that looks simple enough until you give it a try. 

I knew right off that I did not want a Whisper White background/card base - I wanted to challenge my design this week instead. So I chose a left over strip of the Painted Seasons designer paper and used this as my color coordination inspiration: to use Poppy Parade, Early Espresso and Color Me Clover on my card. 

Note: this is the final week you can earn the Painted Seasons paper for free with a qualifying order so don't wait and be disappointed! Click here to link over to my online store now. 

Rather than try to stamp an image on the darker card base I chose my Stitched Labels framelits for that design feature and then one of the other framelits to die-cut my 'thank you'. 

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies
$33.00

 The one embellishment that caused me a bit of grief was the leaf. First I tried my Leaf punch but the leaves were too large. I ended up choose a leaf die-cut from the Flourish framelits - and am very happy with how they look as they have a bit of texture to them:

Flourish Thinlits Dies
$29.00

Finally, I needed a phrase so chose to make a thank you card. Here's my All Things Thanks card for this challenge:

Now it's your turn - give our card map challenge a try the next time you craft! And if you want to see what the other design crew members created for this challenge, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew website.