Ephemera Focal Image

Card sketches inspire endless creativity. This project was inspired by the first sketch on page 22 of the new annual catalog. What will you make from that sketch?

Sketch 1 (’24 – ’25 Annual Catalog)
Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack
Let your creativity bloom with this Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack! These laser-cut floral elements give you the look of hand-colored, detailed, die-cut pieces in a jiff—just remove them from the sheet and adhere to a card base using your favorite adhesive. Pair them with our blank cards and envelopes to make quick and easy cards with a personal touch!

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 ½” h x 8 ½” w  scored and folded at 4 ¼” h

Vellum Cardstock: scrap for sprig die cuts

Basic White Cardstock: scrap for sprig die cuts

2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper: 4 ½” h x 3 ¼” w Summer Splash (2 patterns)

Fully Flowering Mix N Match Ephemera Pack

Saying Something Mix N Match Ephemera Pack

Let’s Create

  1. Use a Bone Folder to burnish the Basic White Thick Cardstock at the scoreline to create the card base.
  2. Attach two Designer Series Paper (DSP) panels using Stampin’ Seal. Off set from each other so both patterns are visible. 
  3. Die cut sprigs in Basic White Cardstock and Vellum Cardstock using the Textured Florals dies.
  4. Attach sprigs behind flower from the Fully Flowering Mix N Match Ephemera Pack using Mini Glue Dots.
  5. Attach flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  6. Overlap the flower with the sentiment from the Saying Something Mix N Match Ephemera Pack. Use Stampin’ Seal to attach where the overlap and a Stampin’ Dimensional where they overhang. 
  7. Double up a piece of White Baker’s Twine and make a small bow. Attach with a Mini Glue Dot. 
  8. Sprinkle on some Brushed Butterflies.
  9. Decorate your envelope.
  10. So sweet! Who will you send it to?
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Cute Design Using Scraps

If you’re a paper hoarder like me, not only do you struggle to use your pretty patterned paper, but you also don’t want to waste any of it. With this quick & easy design you only have to part with a little of your stash, and you can use scraps.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Balmy Blue Cardstock 

  • 5 1/2″ h x 8 1/2” w scored at 4 1/4” 
  • 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w

Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper (DSP):

  • Pattern #1: 3/4” w x 5 1/2” h
  • Pattern #2: 3/4” w x 5 1/2” h
  • Pattern #3: 3/4” w x 5 1/2” h
  • Pattern #4: 3/4” w x 5 1/2” h
  • Scrap for focal image

Berry Burst Cardstock: scrap for sentiment

Basic White Cardstock: 

  • scrap for sentiment
  • 5 ¼” h x 4” w


Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Use a Bone Folder to burnish the Balmy Blue at the scoreline to create the card base.
  3. Run the 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w Balmy Blue panel through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Dotted Circles Embossing Folder.
  4. Wrap Baker’s Twine around panel several times and tie a bow off to the left side. Attach panel to Card Base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Tear the ends of the DSP strips of varying sizes. Note: If you want the torn edge to be have a white edge, hold DSP strip with preferred pattern facing up and tear toward the preferred pattern.. If you want the torn edge to have DSP colored edge, tear away from the preferred pattern.
  6. Attach DSP strips using Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
  7. Die cut a Balloon from the Lighter Than Air DSP and attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Stamp Sentiment on scrap Basic White in Berry Burst ink and use Paper Snip Scissors to flag the ends.
  9. Attach tiny strip of Berry Burst cardstock behind the Sentiment with Multipurpose Glue. Attach sentiment to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
  10. Sprinkle on some Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots.
  11. Decorate 5 ¼” h x 4” w Basic White Cardstock and attach to inside with Stampin’ Seal.
  12. Decorate your envelope.
  13. Cute!  Put it in the mail today!
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Diamond Front Card

Showcase your favorite big stamped image, die cut, or combination on the matted decorative diamond focal image for this quick & easy card layout.

The bold floral images in the Textured Floral Stamp Set are sure to bring a smile because of their beauty and versatility. The beauty you can see for yourself. As for the versatility— the flowers are perfect for spring and summer but can be used on cards, tags, and other projects for any occasion. Mix and match the stamps in this set to build bouquets and clusters. Make standalone embellishments or layer and group the images. It’s all up to you!

Create fresh, graceful designs with the Translucent Florals Dies. From burgeoning blossoms to petite pistils, fill your handmade cards and crafts with precisely cut pieces that can stand alone or be layered together. Use specialty paper to add texture and curiosity to your designs. Or cut out vellum with these dies for a true see-through experience! 

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Card base – Pebbled Path

                      5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” 

White – 4” x 5 ¼”

              2 ¾” x 2 ¾”

Petal Pink – 3” x 3”

Nature’s Sweetness dsp – Pebbled Path vanilla plant pattern 

                                               2” x 5 ¼”


Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to acrylic blocks.
  2. Fold and burnish card base at the score line using bone folder.
  3. Add the White panel to the card front centering on all sides.
  4. Add the Pebbled Path flower pattern dsp to the left hand side of the White panel.
  5. Use the a circle punch to notch out each corner on the Petal Pink panel.  Do the same with the White square.  Then glue the 2 squares together centering on all sides.
  6. Place the squares in a diamond shape making sure the top and bottom corner line up.  Stamp the flower in the center using Petal Pink ink.  See photo above.
  7. Attach the panel from Step 6 to the card front using dimensionals and centering on all sides.  See photo above.
  8. Place 3 cork rounds in a triangle pattern in the upper right hand corner.  See photo above.

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Quick & Easy Embossed Card

Mix and match your cardstock and designer series paper for a quick & easy card. Pro tip: add you sentiment when you’re ready to send it for greater versatility.

The bold floral images in the Textured Floral Stamp Set are sure to bring a smile because of their beauty and versatility. The beauty you can see for yourself. As for the versatility— the flowers are perfect for spring and summer but can be used on cards, tags, and other projects for any occasion. Mix and match the stamps in this set to build bouquets and clusters. Make standalone embellishments or layer and group the images. It’s all up to you!

Create fresh, graceful designs with the Translucent Florals Dies. From burgeoning blossoms to petite pistils, fill your handmade cards and crafts with precisely cut pieces that can stand alone or be layered together. Use specialty paper to add texture and curiosity to your designs. Or cut out vellum with these dies for a true see-through experience! 

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Card base – Lost Lagoon

                      5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”

                      4” x 5 ¼”

White  – Scraps for stamping and die cutting

Nature’s Sweetness dsp – vanilla plant with Pecan Pie leaves 

                                               1 ¼” x 5 ¼”

                                               gold with white mini flowers

                                                ¼” x 5 ¼”


Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to acrylic blocks.
  2. Fold and burnish card base at the score line using bone folder.
  3. Use the embossing folder to emboss the Lost Lagoon panel.  Add to the card front using Tear & Tape making sure to center on all sides.
  4. Add Tear & Tape to the back of both pieces of dsp.  Remove backing of Tear & Tape from the skinny piece and add it to the left hand side of the card front about ½” from the left hand side of the card front.
  5. Remove the backing of the Tear & Tape from the wide strip of dsp and add it to the left hand side of the card front about 1/8” from the skinny strip.  See photo above.
  6. Stamp the flower image onto the scrap of White using Lost Lagoon ink.  Use Pecan Pie ink to stamp the branches in the flowers.  The leaves and branches will not match up just stamp as close as you can.
  7. Use the die to cut out the image.
  8. Add dimensionals to the back of the die cut image from Step 6.  Add image to the lower right hand part of the card front.  See photo above.
  9. Tie a bow with the Lost Lagoon ribbon.  Add the bow to the bottom of the flower stem from step 7.  See photo above.

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Unbounded Love – Stepped Up

Sometimes you just need to get your hands on some paper and markers! Step up the Unbounded Love project from yesterday by adding a few more layers, die cuts and some creative coloring on the inside.

Few things in life are better than love and creativity. With the Unbounded Love Bundle (available May 1, 2024), you’ll get both. Enjoy the experience as you pair greetings for the perfect sentiment on any occasion. Then use the labels, frames, scallops, shapes, leaves, and floral dies to create layered combinations. Or enjoy a simple style by quickly cutting out stamped sentiments. No matter what you do, you’ll find just the right fit to show your boundless love, appreciation, support, celebration, sympathy, and care.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.
Melon Mambo Cardstock: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
Basic White:

  • 4” x 5 ¼” (Inside)
  • Scrap for sentiment

Highland Heather Cardstock: 4 1/8” x 5 3/8” for inside

Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock: scrap for sentiment matte

Berry Burst Cardstock: scrap for flower

Pumpkin Pie Cardstock: scrap for flower

Lemon Lolly Cardstock: scrap for flower

Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper (DSP):

  • 3 ¾” x 3 ¾”
  • 3 ¼” x 4”
  • Scrap strip for inside

Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Melon Mambo Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Use Stampin’ Seal to adhere 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” DSP on an angle to card front.
  4. Use Stampin’ Seal to adhere 3 ¼” x 4” DSP at an angle over bottom layer
  5. Die Cut:
  6. Stamp sentiment in Flirty Flamingo on the die cut label.
  7. Attach to Lemon Lime Twist label matte
  8. Attach to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  9. Assemble the Zinnia and attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  10. Tie a sweet little bow with Baker’s Twine and attach with Mini Glue Dots
  11. Sprinkle on some Rhinestone Basic Jewels
  12. Attach 4 1/8” x 5 3/8” Highland Heather to the inside.
  13. Stamp and use DSP strip to decorate the Basic White 4” x 5 ¼” for the inside and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  14. Decorate your envelope.
  15. So cute! Now send it to someone special.
  16. Lemon Lime Twist label from Unbounded Love Dies
  17. Basic White label from Unbounded Love Dies
  18. Blackberry Bliss, Pumpkin Pie, and Lemon Lolly Zinnia flower and center from Simply Zinnia Dies
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