Cheer you up cards

Butterfly Brilliance Card to Cheer You Up!

0 · Apr 1, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Training Program Butterfly Bouquet Blog Hop! We are all so happy that you could join us today for this blog hop for ideas and creative inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world that are taking part in training that is helping us to build a successful Stampin’ Up!® business and reach some goals we have set. We really appreciate your support.

You may be starting here or have come from another blog – either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea today.

Let’s Cheer You Up! Card

The butterfly brilliance bundle by Stampin’ Up! creates beautiful cards that are cheerful and easy to make. The bundle comes with amazing die cuts that cut out the stamped butterflies all in in step. There are also detailed butterflies that can be layered on top of the stamped butterflies.

Today’s card features the detailed butterfly dies and is easy to create. This layout has been my favourite the last couple of weeks and this is the third card I have created by using it. See a vertical edition of the layout by clicking HERE.

Butterfly Brilliance bundle for a bright and cheery card.

I love the bright colours used in this card. The colour inspiration comes from the “Playing with Patterns designer series paper” that will be retiring soon and is only available while supplies last. Thankfully, this card design can be created with any patterned paper. Simply pick out the two most prominent colours to cut your butterflies out with. I love how Stampin’ Up!’s designer series paper perfectly coordinates with their cardstock. The coordination between all of their inks, papers and embellishments makes creating beautiful cards easy.

See the detail in the beautiful butterfly die cuts.

The colours I used are Bumblebee and Calypso Coral. I also love the matching Bumblebee gingham ribbon that adds a little extra touch to the card. Please download a full tutorial, including measurements by clicking HERE.

If you live in Canada and would like to create this card yourself, you can see all the products I used by clicking HERE. They can be purchased online and shipped directly to you. I appreciate the support and am happy to answer any questions you may have.

Fly High Butterfly Class

This Online Facebook Class is FREE with the purchase of the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle through from my Online Store or through me directly. The following is included:

8 complete tutorials
4 live demonstrations with different techniques
Tips on how to use the stamps and dies in the bundle
Alternate card ideas to help you with your creativity!

An EXCLUSIVE Fly High Butterfly Facebook group has been created for this class, and posts will be made over the course of the day. All resources will remain in the group, so that you can access them long after the class is complete.

Purchase your Butterfly Brilliance Bundle, and I’ll quickly give you access to the class. Previously posted projects are already there, and projects will continue to be added as we get closer to the class. The live presentations will be April 5 and will be recorded for viewing after this date.

Please email me with any questions you have.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! As mentioned at the top, this is a blog hop so make sure you ‘hop’ around to all the amazing projects on this hop! Click on the links below to visit them. This post is #36.

Happy Stamping,

Amy

Flowering Cactus Card to Cheer You Up

0 · Mar 13, 2021 · Leave a Comment

I love creating cards featuring cacti and succulents. I am, however, far more successful at stamping cards with succulents than growing them. The Stampin’ Up! set, Flowering Cactus, comes with everything you need to create trendy cards in amazing colours.

This medley features Calypso Coral, Highland Heather, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz and white. I chose to use Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz in the card today – mainly so I could play with the little felt flowers that come in the flowering cactus product medley. They are so cute! The flowers have stitching on them, come in a variety of sizes and both Calypso Coral and Highland Heather colours are included.

This card design is a favourite of mine. I love playing with the various paper designs to find a combination I love. The patterned paper in this medley suits creating masculine cards as well. See a similar design HERE for a cactus card suitable for both the men and women in your life. The three panel designer series paper design works well with monochromatic papers too as you can see in this card design HERE.

Card Instructions and Tips:

Cut a piece of 8 1/2″ x11″ cardstock in half. Score in half and fold to create the card base.
Cut the basic white cardstock to 5”x 3 3/4” and layer onto the card.
Each of the 3 pieces of patterned paper measure 1 1/2” x3 1/2”. I have found the easiest way to line them up is to adhere the middle piece of patterned paper first.
I used the Tasteful Labels dies for the centre but a rectangle would work as well. Stamp the saying in Pear Pizzazz ink.
Use the coordinating dies and the Stampin’ Up! Cut and Emboss machine to cut out the cacti. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the cacti and adhere as shown.
The felt flowers adhere best with glue. I used the fine tip glue pen but tombow glue would also work well.

If you live in Canada, I would love for you to order supplies and make this card yourself! See the supplies HERE. If you have questions, email me at amy@cardsbyacook.com

Comfort and Hope – send a paper hug today

0 · Oct 19, 2020 · 5 Comments

Times are tough and we all need some comfort and hope. Those of us that are healthy with loving families still may get overwhelmed with everything happening in the world right now. It’s even harder for those without strong support networks to keep going every day. For those suffering from health issues or lose of loved ones each day may be a struggle.

This card may be used as a sympathy card but I created it to send to friends and family members that just need a bit of help with life right now. I love how this stamp set, Comfort and Hope, by Stampin’ Up! includes the message “sending a paper hug” It is a perfect saying for everyone that needs a little pick me up.

Create this card yourself!

The watercolour background is easier to create than it looks. Start with watercolour paper and mist lightly with water. Use a watercolour painter to add Blushing Bride ink from the reinker or stamp pad in a random pattern as shown. Allow the ink to flow and resist the urge to try to be perfect. While the image is still wet, stamp the herringbone image in Blushing Bride ink onto the background. The pattern will bleed a bit giving a nice texture.

After the watercolour background dries, stamp the circle image in Crumbcake followed by the foliage in Early Espresso ink. Continue to layer with the Good Taste elements. Have fun playing with the arrangement until you are happy with it. Download the instructions in the project sheet below.

Download Project Sheet Here

Product List

Comfort & Hope Cling Stamp Set (English) [152509] $29.00	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $12.25	In Good Taste Elements [152476] $8.75	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $12.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $12.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $10.25	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $10.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $10.25

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Tie Dye Technique card Colouring Fun

0 · May 12, 2020 ·

Creating these tie dye cards is a lot easier than making the t-shirts! This tie dye technique requires no elastics or messy buckets of dye – instead my daughter has been using up my washi tape stash to create these unique, colourful and bright cards. She was inspired by the seventies feel of the Stampin’ Up! Share Sunshine download created for the pandemic. The saying “I can’t wait to Hug You when this is all over” is perfect to send to a friend and family that you are missing during social distancing.

Bright colourful card using tie dye technique

The first step in creating this tie dye technique card is cutting your whisper white cardstock to 4” x 5 1/4”. Rip pieces of washi tape into rough strips, making sure to touch the tape a lot so it is less sticky. Choose a centre point and arrange the strips radiating out. Try not to be too perfect, have fun and just go for it.

The best tie dye has bright colours and this card is no different. Poppy parade, blackberry bliss, bermuda bay and daffodil delight ink go together to create the iconic 70s tie dye look.

After you are happy with the arrangement of your washi tape strips, start colouring using alcohol markers. Stampin’ Up! Blends are easy to use without leaving lines like water based markers do. Use both the light and dark shades of each colour to give dimension. Have fun trying different combinations. Follow the spirals radiating out to keep the tie dye look in this fun and easy technique.

The last step is carefully removing the washi tape to reveal the white pattern. The bottom of this photo shows a couple strips of tape that still need to be removed. A multi-tool may help unless you have long nails.

I mounted the finished tie dye technique front onto thick whisper white card stock. Using dimensional to pop up the saying adds the perfect finishing touch to a fantastic card!

Perfect Card for Dog Lovers

0 · Oct 1, 2019 ·

Some of you may like cats but I am definitely team dog. We have a puppy which is now 9 months old and has become more of a teenager. My daughter has been going to obedience training but it is going to take a lot more time before she will sit like the beautiful dog in this card. (Unless you have food…then she will do anything). Even if you are team cat, the Happy Tails stamp set and matching punch bundle makes fantastic cards for the dog lovers in your life.

Just fur you❤️

Dog lover card featuring Happy Tails stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

I used the smoky slate Stampin’ blends (alcohol markers) to add touches of colour to the dog before punching out the image effortlessly with the coordinating punch. The punch also includes the little heart pictured. I love the pop of red!

The 6×6 pack of brights designer series paper creates a great background. The card itself, uses retired paper but if you look at the picture the new designer series paper is displayed. The paper pack includes all the bright colours so that you can pick which colour suits the recipient best. I chose pacific point as this bright blue is cheery and is wonderful for a birthday card for a young dog lover or someone young at heart.

This card for dog lovers design is amazing and is one of my favourites. Try casing the design and replacing the dog with a birthday cake, flower or any other image suitable to the occasion. Send me a picture of your card using this design in the comments, I would love to see it! Check back tomorrow for a completely different card using the same design.

You can purchase this card!

If you need a card for the dog lovers you know, I am selling these cards and will colour the dog image to match the real thing. ( within artistic boundaries). Email me at amy@cardsbyacook.com for more information and to choose colours.

Quick and Easy Quirky Critters “Just Because” card

1 · Oct 11, 2017 ·

Medium image with vertical designer series paper

Cook 20 mins

Total 20 mins

Author Amy Cook

This quick and easy card comes together quickly with the right tools. The scalloped circles look great – but you could substitute a cut square image as well if you don’t own a big shot.

Ingredients

layering circles by Stampin Up!
Quirky critters stamp set by Stampin Up!
pool party cardstock
whisper white cardstock
lemon lime twist designer series paper (DSP)
blender pen
pool party ink
lemon lime twist ink

Instructions

Cut pool party cardstock in half
Cut DSP into a strip 2″ wide X5 1/2 long

Notes

testing where this goes in recipe

I like to call “just because” cards “Cheer you Up” cards. It’s true you don’t need a reason for a card…but often a friend needs some cheering up and would enjoy knowing you care. This Quirky Critters stamp set would be great to send a quick and easy card.

What kind of bird is it? I think it might be a kiwi from New Zealand but perhaps you recognize the bird better than I do? Leave a comment letting me know what type of bird you think it is.

Quirky Critters for a “Cheer you Up” card

0 · Oct 10, 2017 ·

A special card to remind someone how awesome they really are!

Sometimes a friend or family member needs to be reminded just how wonderful they really are. Quirky Critters stamp set makes a cute card that is sure to brighten someone’s day. This year I really want to mail people cards.

Do you remember how exciting it used to be to get mail as a child? I’m sure that no one out grows that excitement when the mail doesn’t remind you of money owing.

Will you mail someone a card today? It’s really like sending them a hug and smile all wrapped up together.