Cheer you up cards

Comfort and Hope – send a paper hug today

0 · Oct 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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.

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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.