Lattice Fold Card

I wanted to share a challenge card I created using the Lattice Fold technique. Super fun!!! Go to YouTube and search for lattice fold, you'll find lots of videos. I'm not always a fan of fancy folds...remember, I'm quite the lazy stamper, but this one was so easy! I even cut out by hand the flower from the Bloom by Bloom stamp set!!! Crazy, I know!! Haha!!

Measurements:
Night of Navy - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack - 5 1/2 x 3 1/4
Whisper White - 3 1/8 x 2 1/4
Night of Navy - 3 1/4 x 2 3/8
Whisper White (sentiment) - 3 1/2 x 7/8
Call me Clover - 3 5/8 x 1


Product List:

Bloom By Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set	Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad	Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad	Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad	Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots
Paper Snips Scissors	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Stampin' Dimensionals

Just a quick reminder about my February Class to Go, featuring the Needle & Thread bundle - you will get the card kits to make 8 cards (2 each of the 4 designs) with a $50 order using the Class Code  FXKJS2RE in my online store. You will also receive the PDF instructions along with a pack of metallic pearls. And that's not all!!!!! You'll also qualify for an exclusive Sale-a-bration product of your choosing! Place your order today in my online store!

Happy Birthday and a Sketch

It's time to share this week's sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog. I love these sketches!! Join us, and you'll be hooked too!!!

Here's my card, using the SU stamp set First Frost and Frosted Bouquet framelits. Both of these items were in the holiday catalog and good news, they are part of the Carryover List. That means you can still purchase these Holiday Favorites!!

For my card, I started out by sponging some Petal Pink in the center then built my arrangement from there. Love these soft colors together! Now share your creation with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Measurements:
Petal Pink card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Calypso Coral - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8
Whisper White - 5 x 3 3/4


Product List:

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies	Big Shot	Calypso Coral 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Ribbon	Stamping Sponges	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals

Keeping it Simple

I've been playing with the Sale-a-bration Botanical Butterfly designer series paper a lot recently...and lovin' every minute of it!!! It is just so beautiful!!!!! For this card, I had die cut several of the rectangles using the Rectangle Stitched Framelits, and because the paper is double sided, I have lots of options. Kept this one simple, using the Butterfly Gala Bundle (sorry to say this bundle is currently unavailable, but sign up for email notification when it returns HERE) to punch out the butterfly from the DSP and to stamp the sentiment. The Gingham Gala adhesive backed sequins were also use to add that little something. Quick and easy, that's what I call it!!

Measurements:
Whisper White card base - 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
Gorgeous Grape - 4 1/8 x 2 3/4
DSP - Rectangle Stitched Framelit

Product List:

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad	Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Stampin' Dimensionals
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies	Layering Circle Framelits Dies	Big Shot

Creating My Own Background

I have a confession to make...even though creating this background was fun, it's not my most favorite thing to do!! I have issues with lack of control, and believe me, you have very little when creating a background this way!!! I smooshed an ink pad onto a sheet of acetate, spritz it with water, then smeared it onto a piece of watercolor paper that was also wet. The color will go the way it wants to, hence my displeasure!!! Hahaha! I ended up using 3 shades of the blue/green ink because I knew I wanted to create a baby card. I even flicked on some gold shimmer paint that Stampin' Up sold in their holiday catalog. The heat gun even got a workout drying the watercolor paper in between color applications. My I say, I like the final project, the process just gave me cause for concern.

Measurements:
Bermuda Bay card base - 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
Coastal Cabana - 5 1/4 x 4
Watercolor Paper - Approximately 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 (cut out with largest rectangle stitched framelit)



Product List:

First Steps Cling Stamp Set	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Watercolor Paper
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Bermuda Bay 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies	Big Shot	Heat Tool
Metallic Pearls	Liquid Multipurpose Glue	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Stampin' Dimensionals