I love this idea as I hate making more than about four identical cards.  So, even if they are all birthday, thinking of you, etc..using the same layout, but I change up the stamp sets, DSP, etc..I feel like I am making different cards.  Also, it is great if I see a layout that I love and want to try, but don’t have some of the supplies used.  It is a great way to case and put your own touch to a project!

I created the layout I am using for one of the Card Kits our guests could add-on to their

World Card Making Day registration next Saturday.  I did case this a bit from one  of the samples in the September to December Mini Catty.  My original card uses items from the Autumn Leaves Suite Collection.  I love the color combo of this card as well as the simple and easy to duplicate layout.  I will definitely be saving both ideas to use for future projects.

Here are the basic measurements and directions to create this card, or one inspired by it yourself:

• Very Vanilla 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
• Very Vanilla 3 x 4 1/2 & scrap
• Copper Clay 4 x 5 1/4
• Oxidized Copper DSP 1/2 x 4
• In Color Twine 8 inches
• Natural Ribbon 3 inches

1. Randomly stamp the leaves onto the Very Vanilla cardstock in this order: Large leaf in Crushed Curry. Medium Leaf in Moody Mauve, clean the stamp then stamp in Pretty Peacock. Double leaves in Mossy Meadow. Medium stem stamp in Copper Clay to fill in the white areas.
2. Stamp the greeting onto die cut tag.from the Autumn Leaves Dies in Copper Clay.
3. Emboss the Copper Clay piece with the Distress Tile 3D TF and apply Crushed Curry Ink using the Direct to Paper Technique.
4. Fold the Mood Mauve Twine in half and tie around the Natural Ribbon. Cut the loop on the Moody Mauve Twine.
5. Attach the Copper Clay piece to the Very Vanilla cardbase with Dimensionals. Attach the Very Vanilla stamped piece and the Oxidized Copper piece with Multipurpose Glue. Attach the greeting with Dimensionals.
6. Finish off the card by attaching the bow to the card using Tear & Tape or a very strong adhesive.

For my second project using the same layout as the first, I wanted to show how you can take DSP and create the same card.  The Snowflake Magic DSP was perfect for this.  This card went together SO quickly and easily.  It took me longer to decide which piece of DSP was going to be which layer than it did to make the card!

Here are the measurements and directions for this card:

• Lost Lagoon 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
•  Snowflake Magic DSP 3 x 4 1/2 & 4 x 5 1/4
• Basic White 3 x 2
• More Dazzle Specialty Paper 1/4 x 3
• Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack 8 inches
• Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon 3 inches

Once you have cut your cardstock, this card goes together in a flash!

1. Start by die cutting the Basic White piece of cardstock with the Deckled Rectangles Dies and then stamp the greeting from the Joy to You stamp set in lost Lagoon onto the Basic White piece of cardstock.  Add a little color to the edges of the greeting piece with a Blending Brush and Lost Lagoon ink.
2. Use the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the white and silver piece of DSP.  Attach layer onto the Lost Lagoon cardbase with Dimensionals.
3. Gently tear the bottom of the 3 x 4 1/2 inch piece of DSP and attach to the while piece of DSP by adding Dimensionals only to the top of the DSP.  Then use a Bone Folder to curl the bottom of the DSP.
4. Use Multipurpose Glue to attach the greeting and More Dazzle Specialty Paper.
5. Tie a bow around the Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon with the Silver Trim.
6. Finish off the card by attaching the bow with Tear & Tape.

Thank you for letting me share my Two of a Kind cards with you.  I hope that you will now find a layout you like and create a great project using your own stamps, ink and paper!  Please contact me or comment below if you have any questions or would like to order any of the products I have used today.

If you haven’t already done so, come hop along with me to see my friend, Toni Campana’s project for this month.  She always does fantastic!

Thank you again for taking time to stop by.  Until next time..

Happy Stamping!

September Blog Hoppers
Toni Campana
Tina Lesson
Kristine Vicente
Ronnie Johnson
Laurie Meier
Kelly Taranto – The Late Night Stamper
Tracie Evans Langley, the Sassy Stamper

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This card is SUPER quick and easy.  It took me longer to decide which colors to use than to make it!

Here are the basic measurements and I will include the supply list at the bottom of the post:

• Crushed Curry 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
• Regals 6 x 6 DSP (Crushed Curry) 4 x 5 1/4
• 2 inch strips of Basic Black, Old Olive and Real Red to punch the ladybug and greenery
• 3/4 inch strips of Basic White for the greeting

I did use Black Dimensionals to attach the ladybug and her wings and used Multipurpose Glue to attach the DSP, and greenery.  The greeting is attached with Mini Dimensionals.

Thank you for letting me share a little cheer on a blah day.  If you are in the Raleigh area I would love to have you join me on August 31st to make this card and the others I have ready for a fun Crafternoon!  You can find the details for this and my other upcoming events on my Events Calendar.

If you can’t join us in person, but would like the supplies to make this card, let me know!  I can send you all the cardstock, punched pieces and embellishments to make it.  As per Stampin’ Up!’s copy write policy, I will not send stamped images.

Stay Safe & Crafty!

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So, it would seem that after the NC Demos FAUX-tastic Blog Hop this past Sunday I am on a bit of a roll.  I love faux techniques and since my friend, Elaine, who is a regular at my Countless Cards Crafternoons requested a Sea Turtle stamp set card using the Faux Silk technique, I had to make one!

It took me a couple of tries to get the images and colors the way I wanted them.  The problem with stamping on tissue paper is that if you mess up you really do have to start over.  Unlike cardstock, tissue paper doesn’t have two sides!  LOL

Anyway, this is one of the cards I will have available next Wednesday and Thursday during our Crafternoon.  If you would like more details about this or other events click here to visit my Events Calendar. 

Thank you for letting me share my Faux Silk creation.  If you have never done this technique CLICK HERE to go to a previous post where you will find all the tips and tricks.

Thank you for letting me share!  I hope to see you at a Crafternoon soon!

Happy Stamping!

I did case my card from page 94 of the Annual Catalog.  Something about the color combination struck my fancy and I like the vintage style with bright colors.  Here are the measurements for my version of the card:

• Crushed Curry 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
• Very Vanilla 3 x 5
• Pool Party 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 and 1/2 x 1 3/4

My card was pretty quick and easy and I am definitely making another as I have a piece of Very Vanilla all ready to stamp!  Just a few quick hints to help you on your own Faux Suede card adventure.

• I stamped the leaves, flowers and lines from Inked and Tiled in Calypso Coral on the Crushed Curry cardbase,
• Both piece of Pool Party cardstock get a little Direct to Paper added to give it some texture.
• I used Petal Pink with the lines and tiny flowers as well as some additional crumpling and tearing on my Faux Suede piece to add a little bit a vintage look.
• My Faux Suede piece and the greeting are both attached with Mini Dimensionals.

July 2023 Blog Hoppers
Tina Lesson
Jo Anne Hewins
Laurie Meier

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I still had SO many ideas to share, stamps to use, techniques to try and projects to make.  Well, it’s better late than never, so I am inviting you to join me for Countless Cards Crafternoons!  Visit my April Events Calendar for all the times and dates.  

Don’t live in the Raleigh area, but still want to get in on the fun?  Contact me about getting Card Kits To Go and having a virtual stamping session!

What is a Countless Cards Crafternoon and what do you do at one, you are asking?  Well, it is a chance to replenish your stash of all occasions cards, like birthday, thank you’s, thinking of you, etc..  I will have a Card Buffet where you choose which cards and how many you make of each for $2 per card!  The cards shared here are just a few of the samples available this month.

Card kits for each sample are while supplies last, but I will be adding new choices all month long!

Please note that due to packaging and availability that DSP and accessories may vary from kit to kit.

Bring your own envelopes to stamp to coordinate with your cards.
Your own adhesive is a MUST!  All other supplies will be provided.

Contact me to reserve your spot.

I look forward to enjoying a Crafternoon with you this April!

Stay Safe & Crafty!