MEANDERING MEADOWS

So just what is MEANDERING MEADOWS?  You step into a dreamy meadow with the Meandering Meadows 6” X 6” Designer Series Paper.  Thick brushstrokes, vivid colors and bright will transport you to an impressionistic scene that’s sure to add movement and composition to your cards, banners, gift tags.  we are going to make the detailed flowers fields into the central feature on our cards.  You will have your own 48 sheet packet of this paper.

But what about the other side of the Designer Series Paper?  We have dreamy romantic clouds and abstract designs to add depth and texture to your handmade creations.  Each piece’s vibrant pigments and bright coloring will easily add depth and beauty to your paper crafts.

The cards above are your most basic cards – very simple, yet resplendent in rich color.  Each card features 3 embellishments – brass birds, butterflies, dragonflies.  You choose your embellishments.  Note the sentiment on the card to the right – it adds a personal touch without detracting from the beauty of the card.

Boho Blue 11 X 4 1/4 scored @ 5 1/2; DSP trimmed to 5 1/4 X 4 – keep the extra DSP to brighten up the message layer!

This Melon Mambo Gate Fold care features a full meadow when the card is closed but shows the split meadow when the card is open.  A sentiment was added to show how the sentiment can be used without distracting from the card. 

Melon Mambo 7 1/2 X 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4”; DSP 5 1/4 X 3 and 5 1/4 X 1 1/2

The typical gatefold card has been embellished with two pieces of a cloudy DSP pattern that is found on a meadow backside.  A belly band in Blueberry Bushel and Crushed Curry would also be a festive.addition     

Blueberry Bushel 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 scored 2 1/8 from each long end; Meadow DSP – 5 1/4 X 2; cloudy DSP – 5 1/4 X 2

  

A Triptych is simply any photo, scene or painting divided into 3 parts.  This is a really fun way to use a 6” piece of Meandering Meadow paper simply by cutting it into 2” strips.

Crushed Curry 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 scored 2 1/8” and 4 1/4; DSP (3 pieces)5 1/4 X 2; White cs 5 1/4 X 2

This simple card is actually like our first one with the exception of die-cutting an arch out of the Shaded Spruce front and adhering DSP behind the arch.  Note that one card bears a St Patrick’s Day sentiment and a shamrock.  The first card has 2 shamrocks that are difficult to see.  The arch is part of the Garden Meadow Bundle. 

Shaded Spruce 11 X  4 1/4 scored at 5 1/2; DSP 5 1/4 X 4; the Crosshatch Embossing Folder was also used on the front and back of the card before the arch was cut out

The cost of our March Stamp Camp – March 7th and 8th from 10am-4PM – will be $20.  You will get an unopened package of Meandering Meadows DSP.  You will also get cut cardstock to make 4 cards and 12 brass butterflies/birds/dragonflies of your choice.  If you know now what 4 cards you want and tell us now, we will have the card stock cut for you.  If you would rather wait til you come and choose, we will help you cut your cardstock and DSP to size.  We will also have out additional cs you can purchase by the sheet to make additional cards here or at home.  Colored cs is $.50 per sheet which generally makes 2 cards.  White cs is $.30 per sheet which makes 4 message layers.  if you want the brass embellishments, they are $.10 each.  . 

Don’t forget 25% off any Stampinup products and take advantage of SALEABRATION.

Go to you onsite store here https://paperrose01.stampinup.net/ and scroll down to the catalog and the Saleabration items.  25% off anything except paperpumpkin and suites.  Please let me know if you are coming, and if so, what day.  Thanks for being there for me.  Rosemary

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Rustic Thanksgiving Crate

I love fall – except of course for the temperature change.  But the beauty of the changing colors we see in the forest preserves – rusts, oranges, bright yellows, deep burgundy – those colors are magical.  The Rustic Crate was a set I fell in love with in the fall Stampin’ Up mini catalogue.  Filling the rustic crate with fall pumpkins, sunflowers and corn stalks is so very appropriate at this time of year.  To add height and dimension, I split the colored image into 2 images.

The card above shows a sunflower at the top of the filled crate.  The card to the right has extra corn stalks at the top of the filled crate. Using the extra half of the image adds so much more interest to the design.

This card is a Cajun Craze Z=-fold with the DSP layered on Pumpkin Pie.  Soft Sea Foam on the back panel provides contrast.  It’s actually a card within a card.

As the Z-fold opens, more of the beautiful DSP appears.  For some reason the 2 side panels matched which was unexpected and rarely occurs. 

When the card opens completely, you see the message layer – perfect for a short Thanksgiving  note.  I think this is such a cute card and so appropriate for the Thanksgiving season.

Wait ’til you see the next card – a brand new fun fold!

Blessings, Rosemary – (h)630.759.3089 – (c)630.965.1965

PEACE & JOY

Peace and Joy comes to us from the Trim the Tree stamp set and coordinating dies.  The thick white card is layered in gold and a white layer embossed with the Evergreen Forest 3D embossing folder.  The card is embellished with a strip of emerald green ribbon gathered with a gold shoestring bow, and a Shaded Spruce tree wet embossed with white to give a snowy appearance.  the embossed tree stand and stars are die cut in gold and brass. 

As I looked at the original card, I couldn’t help but think someone should  be admiring the tree.  So, you have an option of adding a bunny or a deer with a sparkly appearance once you brush it with a bit of Wink of Stella. 

The message layer will not include my hubby’s thumb as you see here, but will be embellished with a simple gold scallop. 

This is a classic Christmas card – perfect for many years to come and will be one of the cards for October Stamp Camp on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday October 5, 6, and 7.  The times are 10am – 4pm.  We will have options of this and another Christmas card, a Happy Halloween card, and a fall card using a stamp set from the past.  Lots of fun and laughter guaranteed.  Please let me know which cards you wish to do after you have seen all 4 options.  Texting at 630.965.1965 is always the best way to contact me as I fall behind on my e-mail.  A Happy Halloween card is the next blog post.

Blessings, Rosemary – H(630.759.3089 – C(630.965.1965) paperrose01@aol.com

SHAKER THESNOWMAN

I promised a Christmas shaker card last month and I failed!  But we have a shaker card for September!  In case you are wondering what a shaker card is, A shaker card is a card with a clear window filled with items – usually sparkly things – that move about when you shake the card.  Meet Shaker the Snowman

This cheery snowman comes to us as a digital download from Etsy.  I chose him because of the cute Merry Christmas red and white border.  The Real Red card base and the snowflake embossed sea foam top layer are the perfect background for our snowman. The Scan’n’Cut gives us a perfect circle, and a circle die cuts out the center.  A window sheet is adhered to the back of the circular border with a small amount of liquid adhesive, Then Stampin’ Up adhesive strips are adhered to the back of the border in a circular fashion.  Sequins and tiny gems are carefully placed on Shaker’s tummy, and the adhesive backed Merry Christmas border is placed over the snowman and sequins.  Using the Holly Border Punch, glittery holly leaves are punched and festooned with red rhinestone ‘”berries”.  Opposite corners are embellished with glittery corner punches

The message layer is also embellished with the glittery corner punches in the opposite corners from the card front.  A punched glittery snowflake adds a touch of holiday spirit.

All the glitter we are using comes from a spray of alcohol and a white paint mixed together.  My name for this concoction is “Home Brew.”  It’s an inexpensive way to add some glitter to cardstock. 

September Stamp is on September 7, 8 and 9 from 10am to 4 pm.  You can come for an hour or spend the day or even come all 3 days!  I will note that Thursday the 7th is a hard stop at 4pm as I have a 4:30 baseball game in Darien.  No – I’m not playing!  I’m supporting my grandson Isaac who is the catcher for his school team.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

THE UNFINISHED CARD

Until the Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set arrives this card remains unfinished.  The sentiment is coming from the set.  Although this card may look involved, all the pieces are die cut from the Hello, Irresistible 6X6 DSP.  For this sample, there are 2 Flirty Flamingo die cut blooms, 2 – 3 leaf clusters, and 1 – 2 leaf cluster.  The DSP is adhered under the decorative circle which is die cut on the top Pretty Peacock layer.  Stampin’ Dimensionals add lots of depth to the flowers.  5 pale blue rhinestones add a touch of bling.  This would make a beautiful card for any occasion!

The message layer for this beautiful card features a cluster of 3 leaves die cut from the DSP.  There are other die cut leaves to choose from or you can die cut your own. 

And this is the end of the cards for August Stamp Camp – August 3, 4, and 5 – 10am – 4pm.  I hate to whine, but as soon as you have decided which cards you would like to make, please let me know by text, e-mail or phone.   I want to insure I have adequate paper cut and not stay up all night to be ready for stamp camp. 

I’m looking forward to seeing all of you and having some laughs and happy times!

Blessings, Rosemary – (Home)630.759.3089 – (Cell/text)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

CAROUSEL

When was the last time you were at a carnival and climbed on a carousel horse?  It’s been ages for me!  I’d be afraid if I made it on the horse, I wouldn’t be able to climb off!  Then I would be riding in circles listening to carnival music all day! 

Instead of riding on a carousel horses, let’s make cute carousel cards with the cute Stampin’ Up Carousel Bundle.  A Balmy Blue and Parakeet Party is our fun color theme.  The carousel is 3D thanks to Stampin’ Dimensionals tucked under the carousel “umbrella.”  The horses are also elevated with foam adhesive strips tucked behind the poles.  The poles are colored with Soft Suede and Wink of Stella for a gold appearance, and Silver Wink of Stella for a silvery sheen.  There are stamps for the saddles, tails and manes – or you can color them with Stampin’ Blends.  Sparkly brads unearthed from my brad collection are perfect jewels for the carousel.  The card samples shown hear feature Parakeet Party and Gorgeous Grape horses to the left, and Poppy Parade and Polished Pink to the right.  The colors used are up to you. A banner stamp and die come with the bundle.  Sentimental Park stamps have perfectly sized stamps for the banner. 

The message layer is embellished with a Balmy Blue strip of our DSP and 2 balloons.  I always think of balloons and cotton candy when going to a carnival.  This is such a fun card!!!!!

So, August Stamp Camp is fast approaching – August 3, 4, and 5 – from 10am to 4pm all 3 days.  You can come for an hour or spend the day.  You can even come all 3 days!  Prices remain $3.50 per card and Cards to Go are available.  As always, I ask that you let me know which cards you would like to make, and which day(s) you plan to come.  Feel free to send me a text with your choices as I find it hard to keep up with my e-mail. And please don’t ever hesitate to ask questions or voice your opinion. 

Blessings, Rosemary – (Home)630.759.3089 – (Cell/text)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

JUNE STAMP CAMP

Can you believe June is right around the corner?  I have planned something different for June Stamp Camp.  We will be doing a ONE SHEET WONDER.  A One Sheet Wonder means cutting up one sheet of paper and using it to create several different cards.  The designer series paper we will be using is Dainty Flowers.  We used a different pattern of this lovely DSP last month.  A full sheet of this DSP will make 8 cards – 2 sets of 4 different cards.  You can do 1 set of 4 cards, 2 sets of 4 cards (8), 3 sets of 4 cards (12) and on up.  You will just need to tell me how many sets of cards you wish to make.  The sentiments can be birthday, thinking of you, just for you, hello – or any of the available sentiment stamps.  I chose to use Go To Greetings for my samples but you can choose any sentiment you desire. 

The first card – or view 1, comes from the far left side of this pattern of the Dainty Flowers DSP.  The paper was cut at 5 1/4 inches at the top and bottom with a 1 1/2 strip left from the middle.  The 5 1/4  X 12 inch pieces were then cut into 3 inch sections.  As noted above, what we see here is the far left 3 X 5 1/4” section.  The card is done in the bookbinder style.  There are 2 different Wrapped in Texture embossing folders that can be used for the Old Olive strip.  A strip of Baker’s Twine rests in the card fold.   Butterflies from Graphics Fairy were chosen for the 4 cards, 2 of which we see here.  Rhinestones colored with a purple Sharpie embellish the front layer

The second card – or view 2, comes from the second 3 inch portion of the left side of the DSP.  This simple triangle card layout calls for a 3 X 4 section of DSP.  The original 3 X 5 1/4 piece is trimmed – a little on the top and more on the bottom to allow as much color as possible.  The 3 X 4 section is cut in half and layered on 3 1/4 X 4 1/4 cardstock also cut in half.  Starry Sky was used here.  The sentiment is cut with the Banners Pick A Punch and layered over a thin strip of Starry Sky.  Although hard to see, there are 3 small blue butterflies and 3 blue rhinestones embellishing the card front.

The third card – or view 3, comes from the 3” section that is third from the left, or second from the right strip of Dainty Flowers DSP.  The embossed Blackberry Bliss cs creates a very elegant but simple card.  The retired Swirls and Curls embossing folder adds to the elegance and simplicity.  The DSP is framed in Blackberry Bliss which gives a break between the artwork and the embossed cs.  A single butterfly and 3 pastel pearls embellish this lovely card. No sentiment was added as I felt it would detract from the elegance of the card.

Our fourth and final card – or view 4 comes from the 3” section of Dainty Flowers DSP that is the right end of the 12”strip of DSP.  This card is done in the flip style and the front panel flips up to show the message layer.  Panels of Crushed Curry festoon both sides of the DSP panel.  The Ornate Floral Embossing Folder provides both interest and depth.  The sentiment uses the Banners Pick A Punch on the ends and is layered over a thin strip of Blackberry Bliss.  2 different butterflies and 3 purple colored rhinestones embellish the card front.

At the beginning of this post, I mentioned there was a 12 X 1 1/2 inch strip of Dainty Flowers DSP left from the middle of the 12 X 12 sheet after 5 1/4” was cut off each end for the DSP portion of the 4 cards.  This strip was cut into 4 X 1/2 inch pieces for the message layer of each card and provides a bit of color. The strips for views 1 and 4 will need to trimmed to 3”.

And so we have it – 4 cards from a 12 X 5 1/4” sheet of DSP – or 8 cards from a whole sheet.  You choose how many sets you want – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or more.  Just let me know as soon as you can, how many sets you want and which day you plan on coming, or if you need Cards to Go.  The dates for June Stamp Camp are June 1, 2, and 3 from 10 – 4 each day.  You can come all 3 days or whatever hours work for your schedule.  Just let me know.

Mark your calendars now for July Stamp Camp – July 6, 7 and 8.  We will be doing 1 Christmas card in July and will continue making 1 – 2 Christmas cards per month up until Christmas  We will also be making a geranium card and inking vellum for a fun and decorative card front, 

Blessings, Rosemary – (H)630,759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

Dainty Delight

The Dainty Flowers DSP combined with the Dainty Delight Stamp Set and coordinating  dies combine to make an absolutely beautiful card.  I know many of you earned this free DSP during the most recent Sale-A-Brations campaign.  Stretching your DSP with this layout allows for only 2”X5 1/4” usage.  You could make 12 cards from 1 sheet of DSP!  Unbelievable!  The left portion of the card is also 2” X 5 1/4” but is Basic White cs that has been embossed with the new Cane Weave 3-D Embossing Folder.

The flowers and fine are die-cut on Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizazz cs.  3 Champagne Rhinestones embellish the flower centers and 3 brass butterflies provide additional interest.  The sentiment is stamped in Rich Razzleberry and punched with the Banners Pick A Punch.  The sentiment is layered on Rich Razzleberry that is punched with the same punch. 

The message layer features a strip of Dainty Flowers and a Rich Razzleberry flower that has been brushed with Wink of Stella.

May Stamp Camp is right around the corner – May 4, 5 and 6 from 10am – 4pm each day.  You can come for an hour or stay until 4.  You can even come all 3 days.  The cost remains $3.50 per card – no quantity limit.  We provide everything to create your cards.  Water and soda pop are in the fridge to guarantee you don’t become dehydrated.  A snack of some type will magically appear.  All you need to bring is yourself.  But PLEASE let us know as soon as you can which cards you wish to do and what day/s you plan on coming. 

Spring Blessings. Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

Spring is Coming–Nested Friends

Spring is coming – just 1 month away.  Nested Friends is a perfect way to celebrate the upcoming sunny days.  Actually, hubby Norb requested this card as he thought it would be an ideal card for a male. 

Nested Friends is a stamp and die bundle from the January – April 2023 Mini Catalog. shown here as a Z-card fun fold.  I wanted to use a gingham DSP background.  I have not purchased the Country Gingham DSP as it is sized at 6X6 and I am not a fond user of 6X6 card stock.  I dug into my archives and found some long retired Balmy Blue Gingham Gala DSP – perfect for spring.  The scoring for this sized Z-fold on an 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 piece of cardstock is 4 1/4 and 2 1/8 inches.  The top 4 1/4 inches is scored in half (2 1/8 inches) and folded back.  This style card generally uses less DSP – 2 X 5 3/8 and a 1/4” strip used on the inside. 

The message is stamped in Old Olive on white cardstock and punched with a hexagon shaped punch.  A piece of balmy blue is also punched and shadows the white message on the card.  The Birthday Wishes message used here comes with the set as do several other message stamps.

The Hive 3-D embossing folder and the 3-Way Punch give us dimension and interest on the Z-fold artwork.  3 pastel adhesive-backed sequins add a bit of glimmer. 

Stampin’ Blends were used to color the Nested Friends images seen here.  Light and Dark Crumb Cake were used for the nest, Light and Dark Old Olive for the leaves and Light and Dark Soft Suede for the wooden branch.  I applied color with the light, highlighted with the dark and went back and blended with the light Stampin’ Blend.  The bird is colored in Light and Dark Balmy Blue, and Light and Dark Petal Pink.  Pale Papaya can be used in place of the Petal Pink

The card is open in this view.  If desired, an additional bird could be added to an inside corner

March Stamp Camp is right around the corner – March 2, 3, 4 from 10am to 4pm each day.  Cards are $3.50 each and as always, all supplies and tools are provided.  Water and soft drinks are in the fridge and some type of snack will appear on the counter – maybe healthy or maybe not! 

I will be giving a 20% discount on all orders placed during the month of March with the exception of Paper Pumpkin.  I’m pleased many of you took advantage of the Sale-A-Brations promotion that ends on the 28th of February.  The gorgeous Dainty Flowers DSP that we fell in love with finally ran out of stock.  Needless to say, we will be making cards with this beautiful paper.  When you look at DSP, do you ever look at the reverse side?  Often times, the reverse side is of more use than the front  – especially for muted backgrounds.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in March.  Please let me know what day you plan on coming and which cards you wish to do.

Blessings, Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

NESTED FRIENDS

Spring is coming – just 1 month away.  Nested Friends is a perfect way to celebrate the upcoming sunny days.  Actually, hubby Norb requested this card as he thought it would be an ideal card for a male. 

Nested Friends is a stamp and die bundle from the January – April 2023 Mini Catalog. shown here as a Z-card fun fold.  I wanted to use a gingham DSP background.  I have not purchased the Country Gingham DSP as it is sized at 6X6 and I am not a fond user of 6X6 card stock.  I dug into my archives and found some long retired Balmy Blue Gingham Gala DSP – perfect for spring.  The scoring for this sized Z-fold on an 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 piece of cardstock is 4 1/4 and 2 1/8 inches.  The top 4 1/4 inches is scored in half (2 1/8 inches) and folded back.  This style card generally uses less DSP – 2 X 5 3/8 and a 1/4” strip used on the inside. 

The message is stamped in Old Olive on white cardstock and punched with a hexagon shaped punch.  A piece of balmy blue is also punched and shadows the white message on the card.  The Birthday Wishes message used here comes with the set as do several other message stamps.

The Hive 3-D embossing folder and the 3-Way Punch give us dimension and interest on the Z-fold artwork.  3 pastel adhesive-backed sequins add a bit of glimmer. 

Stampin’ Blends were used to color the Nested Friends images seen here.  Light and Dark Crumb Cake were used for the nest, Light and Dark Old Olive for the leaves and Light and Dark Soft Suede for the wooden branch.  I applied color with the light, highlighted with the dark and went back and blended with the light Stampin’ Blend.  The bird is colored in Light and Dark Balmy Blue, and Light and Dark Petal Pink.  Pale Papaya can be used in place of the Petal Pink

The card is open in this view.  If desired, an additional bird could be added to an inside corner

March Stamp Camp is right around the corner – March 2, 3, 4 from 10am to 4pm each day.  Cards are $3.50 each and as always, all supplies and tools are provided.  Water and soft drinks are in the fridge and some type of snack will appear on the counter – maybe healthy or maybe not! 

I will be giving a 20% discount on all orders placed during the month of March with the exception of Paper Pumpkin.  I’m pleased many of you took advantage of the Sale-A-Brations promotion that ends on the 28th of February.  The gorgeous Dainty Flowers DSP that we fell in love with finally ran out of stock.  Needless to say, we will be making cards with this beautiful paper.  When you look at DSP, do you ever look at the reverse side?  Often times, the reverse side is of more use than the front  – especially for muted backgrounds.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in March.  Please let me know what day you plan on coming and which cards you wish to do.

Blessings, Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com