I love that Summer is here and that this month’s theme is Let’s Celebrate Summer!

Our projects could be a anything! A card, scrapbook page, 3D item, home decor, etc…We just need to choose something that we love about Summer! It could be flowers, the beach, the mountains, the 4th of July, birds, butterflies, campin

g, relaxing by the pool, summer sports, etc… ANYTHING that makes you happy and that you look forward to every Summer!

I am a total Summer girl!  I love being outside, puttering in my yard, planting flowers and just enjoying a beverage on the deck or by the pool.  I even like cleaning the pool on Summer days!  While I do love lots of things about Summer I think the thing I like best is all the flowers and foliage in our yard.  I love the vibrant colors of things like my SunPatiens and the miniature pink rose bush Jay gave me for our anniversary as well as the sweet smell of the jasmine and gardenias.  So, I decided to share the cards I made for the bonus class for our June edition of the East meets West Creativity Kit.  All of the cards feature the Covered in Flowers Accents and the Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 DSP.  These cards are ALL so fun and easy.  Click here if you are interested in the kit that includes all the supplies, video and instructions for these bright and cheerful cards or the PDF so you can use these layouts to create your own cards!

So I learned a few things while working with these flower accents.  The first is that you if you want to keep the solid pieces intact and with the frames the first thing you need to do is flip them over to the backside and attach all the pieces together with Tear & Tape.  Do this carefully!

The second thing that I learned is that there are a variety of ways to color this fun flowers!  Each one will give you a different look and texture.  For example, I used Flirty Flamingo ink along with a brayer to color my flowers. This gave it a lot of texture while not totally covering the white flower.  I loved using the embellishments to add the centers.

I used Blending Brushes to color the final three cards which I think works well if you want to fully cover the flowers.  Just work slowly and carefully as the flowers are fragile.  A dauber would work as well.  It would just take a little more time to cover the flowers.

One other tip, was that I used Blends to color the centers on the flowers on the second and fourth c

ards.  Keep your Color Lifter handy in case you you need to blend the color.

One final tip for this project is to use a brayer to color the DSP like a did on the second card.  I love this look a

nd it was fun to create my own personal DSP.  Please note that this only works when using a bright or darker color of the DSP, like the Poppy Parade and then a coordinating ink like the Timid Tiger I used.  I tried going with the Daffodil Delight DSP and Poppy Parade ink and was disappointed in the results.  The dots basically were absorbed into the background and I had a blah looking piece of DSP.

Thank you SO much for letting me share what I love about Summer and these fun cards with you!  Please contact me if you have questions or would like to add any of the products I used to your stamping stash.  I would love to help you!

Well, I am off to enjoy some Summer sun before the rain starts again.  If you haven’t already done so be sure to hop on over to see what my friend, Frances Wagner has to share.  I know it will be inspiring as always!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

June Blog Hoppers
Tina Lesson
Toni Campana
Tracie Evans Langley – the Sassy Stamper
Frances Wagner
Kelly Taranto – The Late Night Stamper
Amanda Rhodes

Product List

Scroll to the bottom for this week’s video!

Here are the measurements and supply list:

Cardstock:

• 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” and scored at 4 1/4”
• 4” x 5 ¼” Basic White or neutral for the inside of you cardbase is a dark color
• 4” x 5 ¼” layering piece. One of your circles can be the same color.
• 3 ¾” x 5” Basic White or Neutral (this could also be a piece of DSP that coordinates with your stamp set.

Supplies:

• Stamps, punches, and dies
• A sentiment stamp if the set you picked doesn’t have one or isn’t the one you want to use
• 3 Circle Dies or large punches that can be used with your sentiment and for layering. 1 should be neutral.  The other two should coordinate with your ink and cardstock
• An embossing folder
• Paper Trimmer
• Ribbon & Embellishments to complete your card
• Your favorite adhesives

Please let me know if you have questions or would like to add any of the products to your stamping stash!  I would love to help you!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

Check out the supply list and measurements below. Let me know if you have questions.  I look forward to “seeing” you on Wednesday night!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

Wednesday, June 24th at 7:00pm

This event will be virtual only, via Zoom.  Be sure to email me at tracie@stampwithtracie.com by 3:00pm on Wednesday, so I can add you to the Zoom email list.  You should receive the email with the link by 5:00pm.  If you do not receive it by then, please text or email me and I will make sure you get it!

Can’t join us on live on Wednesday night, but want to create this fun project?  No, problem!  Visit the Stamp Pad Facebook page or check my blog for the completed project and link to my YouTube channel Thursday afternoon.

Please join me on the Zoom link starting at 6:45pm to chat or ask any questions you may have.  We will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Please remember to keep chatting to a minimum, unless you have a question about the project.  We will have time to chat and ask any non-project questions after we finish.

Here is the scoop on how our Mystery Stamping Parties work. – You will need to gather your supplies and cut your cardstock before the party. There is a list of supplies (some are suggested, so don’t worry if you don’t have everything) and cardstock dimensions below.

During the party I will give you step-by-step directions to make your card along with some tips and tricks. We will NOT share anything about our projects until the very end.

PLEASE note that that I might practice a fancy fold to make sure I understand how it works, but I DO NOT create the full project until I do it with you.  So, it is always a mystery how it will all turn out for me, just like it is for you!

It is always so much fun to see how everyone interprets the directions and with everyone using different stamps, cardstock, DSP, etc.., everyone’s card will be a one of a kind!

Please note that you CAN use anything you have in regards to stamp sets, punches, cardstock, DSP or embellishments. It can be retired if you have something you like and want to use.

Hint, if this is your first time joining us, you might consider prepping two sets of cardstock and DSP.  We lovingly call this “Pulling an Allison.” This ensures that if something goes wrong or you decide  you don’t like how something goes together you can easily fix it.

Here is a list of suggested tools and supplies you need to get together before the party:

• A stamp set with coordinating punches or dies, or accent dies that can be used on their own.
• A sentiment stamp set if the stamp set you are using doesn’t have one or the one you want to use
• Dies to use with your sentiment
• Simply Scored
• Paper Trimmer
• Ink pads that coordinate with your cardstock and DSP
• Ribbon, trim and/or embellishments to add that final touch to your project.
• Silicone Craft Mat
• Bone Folder
• Your favorite basic adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, etc…

You will need the following sizes of cardstock and DSP.  PLEASE cut these in advance:

Cardstock – these pieces can be the same or coordinate.  It is up to you!

• 5 1/2″ x 8 1/4″
• 4″ x 4 1/2″

A coordinating piece of cardstock:

• 2 7/8″ x 5 1/8″

Basic White or any neutral cardstock:

• 4″ x 5 1/2″

Designer Series Paper – these pieces should coordinate, but don’t all need to be the same. You will only see one side of the DSP.  Your finished card will be portrait, so keep this in mind if you are using directional DSP:

• 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
• 3 @ 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
• 3/4″ x 4″, 2 3/4″ x 5′

Scraps of cardstock and DSP for stamping, die cutting and punching etc…

So, I am REALLY behind right now!  More than usual!  I totally forgot to add a blog post for our last Stamping With My Mom!  And it is SUCH a fun card!  So, better late than never, I guess!

Scroll to the bottom of this post and come stamp along with me and my mom as we make an easy card that lets you use up and show off your DSP.

Here are the measurements and supply list:

Cardstock:

• • 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” and scored at 4 1/4” • 3 1/2” x 4 3/4” — this layer can be a neutral or colored cardstock
• • 3 1/4” x 4 ½” • 3: 3” x 4 1/4” Basic White or neutral cardstock
• • 4” x 5 ¼” Basic White or neutral for the inside of you cardbase is a dark color

DSP – These should all three be different patterns

• • 3 @ 1” x 3”

Supplies:

• • Stamps, punches, and dies that coordinate with your DSP
• • A sentiment stamp if the set you picked doesn’t have one or isn’t the one you want to use
• • Paper Trimmer
• • Ribbon & Embellishments to complete your card • Your favorite adhesives

Want to add any of these awesome supplies to your your stamping stash or have a question about this project?  Contact me today!  I am happy to help you!

Look for a new Stamping With My Mom coming June 19th!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

Product List

There is a new catalog with SO much amazing creative potential that not just one type of stamp set, die, technique or product would do! So, our theme for May is “Sketch It Out!” We simply had to choose our favorite colors, technique, DSP, stamps, punches, dies and embellishments to create your own one-of-a-kind card using the card sketch.

Here are a few pointers in case you have never used a card sketch before or are a bit nervous about them. Don’t get hung up on the circles being circles and the squares being squares. Think of them as place holders. So, circles can be squares and squares can be circles. They can also be flowers, butterflies, gears, fruit, bugs, bears, whatever you like. You can use stamped images along with die cuts or punched shapes. The idea is to use the sketch as a guide to helping you create your card.

I am so excited about the All Aflutter Bundle that I am featuring along with the Brights Painted Patterns DSP for the Sassy Stamper Monthly Club in June and this card sketch was perfect to show off this awesome DSP and these adorable butterflies!

Want to come make this card or get a Kit TO Go and LOTS more featuring this awesome Bundle?  Get all the info and sign up HERE!

This card is SO simple.  The basic measurements are as follows:

• Hydrangea Hue 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″
• Brights Painted Patterns 4″ x 5 1/4″

The rest are just scrap pieces cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies.  How simple is that!

Thank you for joining us and letting me share my card.  I hope I have inspired you to create your own card using this sketch.  I am all done for now, but come hop along with me over to see what my friend, Laurie Meier has made.  I know it will be fantastic as always!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

NC Demos May Blog Hoppers
Tina Lesson
Toni Campana
Tracie Evans Langley -the Sassy Stamper
Laurie Meier
Kelly Taranto -the Late Night Stamper
Frances Wagner
Amanda Rhodes

Product List

All Aflutter Bundle (English)

[167570]

$41.25

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Brights Painted Patterns 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167754]

$19.00

2026–2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167755]

$19.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

[127853]

$6.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$37.00

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$9.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167687]

$14.00

Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad

[167677]

$14.00

Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167549]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[122925]

$14.00

Scroll to the bottom of this post if  you would like to grab your supplies and stamp along with us!

Here are the measurements and supply list

Cardstock

• 8 ½” x 5 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”
• Coordinating color 4” x 5 ¼”
• Basic White or Neutral cardstock 3 3/4” x 5” and a piece that is 4” x 5 ¼” for the inside if your cardbase is a dark color.
• Scraps of cardstock stamping, punching & die cutting

2 Coordinating DSP Patterns, 4 total pieces:

• 2 @ 1 ¼” x 3 ¼”
• 2 @ 1 ¼” x 3 ¼”

Supplies:

• Stamps, punches, and dies that coordinate with your DSP
• A sentiment stamp if the set you picked doesn’t have one or isn’t the one you want to use
• Ribbon & Embellishments to complete your card
• Your favorite adhesives

Please let me know if you have questions or would like to add any of the supplies I used to your crafting stash.  I would love to help you!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

Product List

The suggested supply list and measurements are below along with the video if you missed it.  As always, please let me know if you have any questions or would like to add any of the products I used to your crafting stash.  I would love to help you!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

Here is a list of suggested tools and supplies you need to get together before the party:

• A stamp set with small and medium stamps.  Coordinating dies and punches will be good, but are not required.
• A sentiment stamp set if the stamp set you are using doesn’t have one or the one you want to use
• Simply Scored or a ruler and pencil
• Paper Trimmer
• Ink pads that coordinate with your cardstock and DSP
• Ribbon, trim and/or embellishments to add that final touch to your project.
• Silicone Craft Mat
• Bone Folder
• Your favorite basic adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, etc…

You will need the following sizes of cardstock and DSP.  PLEASE cut these in advance:

Cardstock – these pieces should coordinate, but not be the same color:

• 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
• Basic White or something neutral 4″ x 5 1/4″, 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ and a scrap

Designer Series Paper – these pieces can coordinate, or be the same.  Your finished card will be portrait, so keep this in mind if you are using directional DSP:

• 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
• 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
• 1″ x 4″
• 3/4″ x 3 1/2″

Scraps of cardstock and DSP for stamping, die cutting and punching etc…

Wow!  It is once again time for Mystery Stamping!  I know I always say this, but you are going to LOVE this month’s project!  It is SO easy, but doesn’t look that way!  Totally my kind of project!  As a bonus you don’t have to cut tiny little pieces of DSP and cardstock this month! Yay!

Check out the supply list and measurements below. Let me know if you have questions.  I look forward to “seeing” you on Wednesday night!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00pm

This event will be virtual only, via Zoom.  Be sure to email me at tracie@stampwithtracie.com by 3:00pm on Wednesday, so I can add you to the Zoom email list.  You should receive the email with the link by 5:00pm.  If you do not receive it by then, please text or email me and I will make sure you get it!

Can’t join us on live on Wednesday night, but want to create this fun project?  No, problem!  Visit the Stamp Pad Facebook page or check my blog for the completed project and link to my YouTube channel Thursday afternoon.

Please join me on the Zoom link starting at 6:45pm to chat or ask any questions you may have.  We will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Please remember to keep chatting to a minimum, unless you have a question about the project.  We will have time to chat and ask any non-project questions after we finish.

Here is the scoop on how our Mystery Stamping Parties work. – You will need to gather your supplies and cut your cardstock before the party. There is a list of supplies (some are suggested, so don’t worry if you don’t have everything) and cardstock dimensions below.

During the party I will give you step-by-step directions to make your card along with some tips and tricks. We will NOT share anything about our projects until the very end.

PLEASE note that that I might practice a fancy fold to make sure I understand how it works, but I DO NOT create the full project until I do it with you.  So, it is always a mystery how it will all turn out for me, just like it is for you!

It is always so much fun to see how everyone interprets the directions and with everyone using different stamps, cardstock, DSP, etc.., everyone’s card will be a one of a kind!

Please note that you CAN use anything you have in regards to stamp sets, punches, cardstock, DSP or embellishments. It can be retired if you have something you like and want to use.

Hint, if this is your first time joining us, you might consider prepping two sets of cardstock and DSP.  We lovingly call this “Pulling an Allison.” This ensures that if something goes wrong or you decide  you don’t like how something goes together you can easily fix it.

Here is a list of suggested tools and supplies you need to get together before the party:

• A stamp set with small and medium stamps.  Coordinating dies and punches will be good, but are not required.
• A sentiment stamp set if the stamp set you are using doesn’t have one or the one you want to use
• Simply Scored or a ruler and pencil
• Paper Trimmer
• Ink pads that coordinate with your cardstock and DSP
• Ribbon, trim and/or embellishments to add that final touch to your project.
• Silicone Craft Mat
• Bone Folder
• Your favorite basic adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, etc…

You will need the following sizes of cardstock and DSP.  PLEASE cut these in advance:

Cardstock – these pieces should coordinate, but not be the same color:

• 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
• Basic White or something neutral 4″ x 5 1/4″, 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ and a scrap

Designer Series Paper – these pieces can coordinate, or be the same.  Your finished card will be portrait, so keep this in mind if you are using directional DSP:

• 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
• 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
• 1″ x 4″
• 3/4″ x 3 1/2″

Scraps of cardstock and DSP for stamping, die cutting and punching etc…

Here is a list of suggested tools and supplies you need to get together before the party:

• A sentiment stamp set if the stamp set you are using doesn’t have one or the one you want to use
• A stamp set that coordinates with your DSP
• An Embossing Folder
• Simply Scored or a ruler and pencil
• Paper Trimmer or Snips
• Ink pads that coordinate with your cardstock and DSP
• Ribbon, trim and/or embellishments to add that final touch to your project.
• Silicone Craft Mat
• Bone Folder
• Your favorite basic adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, etc…

You will need the following sizes of cardstock and DSP.  PLEASE cut these in advance:

Cardstock – these pieces should coordinate, but not be the same color:

• 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
• 3 1/4 x 3 1/4

Basic White or Neutral Cardstock:

• 3″ x 3″
• 4 @ 3/4″ x 3/4″
• 4″ x 5 1/4″ for the inside of the card if you the cardbase isn’t light enough to write on.

Designer Series Paper

• 2″ x 5 1/4″ – this piece can be a banner, rectangle or other die cut shape if you wish.  Just keep the length and width close to the same size
• 4 @ 1/2″ 6″ –  these should coordinate, but not be the same

Scraps of cardstock and DSP for stamping, die cutting and punching.

Check out this month’s video now!

Please let me know if you have questions or would like to add any of the products I used to your stamping stash.  I would love to help you!

Stay Safe & Crafty!