Heart's Delight Cards

Saturday, January 28, 2023

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Fave New Mini Paper

Today's Create With Connie & Mary Saturday Blog Hop theme is our favorite DSP from the Jan-Apr mini catalog. Oh, geez, that's like asking me to pick my favorite child! I think my top three (equal) favorites are the two in the Country Floral Lane Suite and the Regency Regency Park DSP. Since I've recently shown the former some love, I chose the latter. This designer paper really makes my heart happy, not only because of the beautiful floral prints, but because of the blue and yellow combinations - always a fresh, pretty pairing.

I actually made three cards because I couldn't make up my mind which print I wanted to use, lol. Ultimately, I decided to use this one because it shows three of the designs, and they set off the sentiment perfectly. The floral background meant I didn't have to stamp/color/cut anything else. This made for a quick, easy card!

I love the Charming Sentiments bundle! Every sentiment has a matching die, so there is no need to fussy cut any of the seventeen messages! AND it's the perfect set to use when you want to let the DSP do all the work. *grin*

Measurements:

Card base: Mango Melody 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored & folded at 4 1/4"
Dotted navy background: 4" x 5 1/4"
Mat: Mango Melody 3" x 4 1/4"
Floral print: 2 3/4" x 4"
Banner: 1 1/4" x 3 1/4"

That's all for today - see you next Saturday! Up next is Libby Fens at Libby Stamps. Or click the "back" button to go back to Lori at Loritamarie Crafts.

Stampin' Up! products used:

Stamps: Charming Sentiments Bundle
Paper: Basic White and Mango Melody Cardstock, Regency Park 6" x 6" DSP
Ink: Night of Navy
Accessories: Enamel Dot Essentials, Night of Navy 3/8" Bordered Ribbon

Saturday, January 21, 2023

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Fave New Jan-Apr Mini Stamp Set

Today's Create With Connie & Mary Saturday Blog Hop theme is our favorite new stamp set from the J-A mini. Once again, a tough choice! I narrowed it down to the sets that I liked that had a suite, and the sweetest suite (in my humble opinion) is the one with Country Bouquet. Love the TWO designer paper packs, love the stamp set, and the embellishments. Which is ironic, because I didn't use any embellishments on the card. 😄

I used the Stack, Cut, and Shuffle method with this card, which makes four cards, so I have three more to decorate. I love that this technique uses so much DSP, because heaven knows I have a LOT of it to use!

That's all for today - see you next Saturday! Up next is Libby Fens at Libby Stamps. Or click the "back" button to go back to Lori at Loritamarie Crafts.

Stampin' Up! products used:

Stamps: Country Bouquet Bundle
Paper: Basic White and Mossy Meadow Cardstock, Fine Shimmer Paper (gold), Country Gingham DSP, Country Floral Lane DSP
Ink: Sweet Sorbet, Mossy Meadow
Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies,2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Control Freaks Fun & Fancy Folds

The Freaky theme this month is FUN & FANCY FOLDS. If you landed here from Debbie's blog, Debbie Henderson Designs, welcome. There are six of us this time, so I'm excited to see what fun folds the Freaks have in store - love me a good interactive card!

This Hidden Pop-Up Flap Fold is based on a design I saw done by Rachel Tessman a couple years ago. I had Pinned it and never got around to actually making it...until now.

It really is brilliant, and could be adapted to so many occasions! Just search on YouTube and you'll find lots of how-tos.

I chose The Cottage Rose bundle for the images and die cuts on this card, and Something Fancy for the greeting and inside sentiment.

Abigail Rose DSP is so pretty. Lots of great designs, and the Smoky Slate patterns really enhance the Petal Pink rose (stamped first in Soft Suede).

So, to expose the pop-up, you pull the little tab at the bottom and VOILA! Out comes the sentiment and the pop-up die cuts. Isn't that the cutest thing?!