Thank You Cards

Butterfly Bouquet is Simply Gorgeous!

3 · Mar 1, 2021 · 17 Comments

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.

For today’s project, I am highlighting the Butterfly Brilliance Collection that is available between March 2nd and June 31st. This is my first blog hop and I’m excited to be a part of it! I am also excited that it is March and am very much looking forward to the start of spring. Today we had some flurries so I am hoping that means March came in like a lion and will go out like a lamb. Regardless, I will be wishing for sunshine with beautiful cards made with this bundle and limited edition paper.

pretty pink card featuring butterflies — Beautiful colours in this gorgeous, spring butterfly card.

The butterflies in this set come in a variety of sizes and are gorgeous! The bundle includes both a stamp set and dies. The dies not only cut out the butterflies but also include outlines and accessory dies. The Butterfly Brilliance collection makes putting this card together quick and easy. Embossing the white “Thank You” takes more time than simply stamping but the black banner with the crisp, clear saying really pops and is worth taking the time to do. I’ve included a full tutorial for you so keep scrolling.

I’m looking forward to using all the dies that are included – including the little bricks!

For a limited time, there is also coordinating designer series paper. This two sided paper includes butterfly patterns on one side and matching prints on the other side. What I love most about this set is that all the butterflies can be cut out with one run through the Stampin’ Up! Cut and Emboss machine. All five of the butterflies can be lined up easily with one large die.

I’m also excited to be part of my first ever blog hop with Kylie Bertucci and a group of wonderful and talented demonstrators. To thank you for visiting, I also created a full tutorial so you can make this card quickly and easily yourself. If you are in Canada, and would like to purchase supplies I would be happy to help you out. Please email me with your questions or shop at my online store.

Download the full tutorial HERE. It is easy to make and looks gorgeous! I am sending this one to a couple members of my family just to brighten their day while we wait for spring. I want to thank them for their support and for being such good listeners. What saying will you include on your card?

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 #43.

Have a great day!

Amy

If you’re in Canada and would like to start creating with the Butterfly Brilliance Collection you can shop Here

A Cup of Thanks at Christmas

0 · Nov 2, 2020 · 3 Comments

The Press On stamp set by Stampin’ Up! is perfect to create gift card holders to say thank you at Christmas. Slip in your local coffee shop’s, Starbuck’s or Tim Horton’s gift card to show your appreciation to the many people who deserve it! I am making these for my colleagues this year but I have also made gift card holders for my childrens’ teachers, my hairdresser and even the UPS delivery person. Who else can you think of that deserves a cup of thanks for Christmas?

Make it yourself

You can make this card quickly and easily using the Press On stamp set from Stampin’ Up!. The cute set of coffee cups line up perfectly as they are all one stamp. After stamping in black, colour the coffee cups in a traditional Christmas palette of Old Olive and Real Red. The alcohol markers blend beautifully. I recommend adding some light Crumb Cake ink to the background of the cups to prevent them from appearing to float in midair.

a cup of thanks greeting card — A cup of thanks

The front of this card was folded into three sections. The middle section contains the saying ” A cup of thanks” and allows you to write a short message. I am fortunate to have people in my life that help my family and I on a regular basis. Christmas is the perfect time of year to let them know that they are appreciated.

A gift card can be inserted into the pocket created with the Heartwarming Hugs patterned paper. Be sure to use the fine tip glue pen to adhere the pocket to the card with a thin layer of glue. Do not use too thick of a line of adhesive or the gift card may have a tight fit.

Product List

Press On Cling Stamp Set [153392] $30.00	Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper [153492] $15.75	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $48.00	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon [151155] $10.25
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $12.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $12.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $12.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder [152702] $12.25	Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154890] $12.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899] $12.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25

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I enjoyed making this card and will enjoy giving small tokens of my appreciation to others just as much – maybe more!

I’ve added this card to Kylie’s International Blog Highlights. You can vote for me and your favourite 5 designs by clicking on the little hearts. Click below to go to the gallery to vote.

link to Kylie Bertucci international highlights

Love of Leaves Thank you Card

0 · Oct 22, 2020 · 6 Comments

The fall colours are almost finished in Southern Ontario where I live. I love the leaves all decked out in oranges and reds. Yellow has never been my favourite but rather I view it as a backdrop to make the reds more vivid. I created this card to showcase the new Love of Leaves stamp set bundle from Stampin’ Up! The stitching is what sold me – I couldn’t resist the detail the Stitched Leaves dies provide.

This stamp set is perfect for masculine cards. The Love of Leaves bundle not only makes beautiful fall theme cards but is fantastic for the men in your life. This post is titled “thank you card” but could easily be used for a birthday card for your Dad, brother or of course, your husband.

Do you send more thank you cards at Thanksgiving? I missed sending by the holiday this year, but that won’t stop me from sending a card as a random act of kindness.

Love of Leaves card — Love of Leaves Bundle

Create this card yourself

This card is simpler to make then it looks thanks to the Love of Leaves bundle by Stampin’ Up! Three leaves are stamped in Early Espresso ink, Mint Macaron ink and Cajun Craze ink colours. The stamped image is then run through the Stampin die cut and embossing machine with the coordinating die to make the stitched detail on each. A small strip of Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper is added to the bottom – with matching colours. Some linen thread adds some nice texture to the card and draws attention to the saying “I’m so glad you’re in my life.”

Download the instructions here:

Project Sheet Available Here