Die Cut Masking Kit

We all enjoyed making the cards for this month's class, Die Cut Masking. If you missed it and weren't able to join us, or you live too far away to come, you can still enjoy this class! We have the instructions available and also a card kit with supplies to make the cards all ready for you. Here's a run down of the cards with the payment options following:

You can purchase the directions for all 3 cards for $5 using the button below. A PDF will be sent to you within 48 hours of purchase. This is a great option if you're a Stampin' Up! demo or if you already have a lot of supplies and just want the directions. Directions are such a time-saver!

You can purchase a kit for this class for $12 (which includes S&H) using the button below. Kit will include the pre-cut/scored/punched card stock, die-cut masks, ribbon, and pearls for 3 cards, 1 of each of the designs. You will need your own adhesive, stamps, ink, and shimmer mist.(Because of the angel policy for Stampin' Up!, we cannot pre-stamp for kits we sell.) Kits will be mailed in 1-2 days of purchase and should be received within 1 week. Kits are available only while supplies last.

Wowzer! Wednesday: Embossing Folder Strips

I was "wowed" when I saw this tutorial on Dena Rekow's blog. She took embossing folders, cut them up and made strips out of them that you can send through with cardstock through your Big Shot. The result is that only part of your card has the pattern on it... it's awesome! Here's a couple cards she made so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about:

You can view her Wowzer! tutorial by clicking HERE and let her know how awesome it is! =)

Sweet & Simple Monday: Masculine Card

Today's Sweet & Simple tutorial is for a masculine birthday card. We all have those guys in our lives that need cards too, right? Sometimes just keeping the card simple and low-key without a bunch of fluff can be challenging. I like all that girly stuff! =)

Here's a card that is really simple, really easy and really sweet (even though it is for a guy)! Hope you enjoy! =)

1. Fold a piece of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Sahara Sand CS in half at 4-1/4". Use Sahara Sand ink and stamp image from Circle Circus in a random pattern several times on card front. Use Chocolate Chip ink pad and lay the ink pad directly on the card front edges. Do this several times in a random pattern all around edges.

2. Stamp a couple of the Circle Circus images in Taken w/ Teal and Chocolate Chip inks on Whisper White CS. Punch out these images with corresponding circle punches (varies with images).

3. Use Chocolate Chip and Taken w/ Teal Stampin' Write markers to ink up image from Birthday Bliss stamp set. Punch out with 1-1/2" circle punch.

4. Punch out:

- (1) 1" Taken w/ Teal CS circle (I punched mine out of an embossed piece of cardstock)

- (1) 1-3/8" Chocolate Chip circle

- (1) Taken w/ Teal Scallop Circle

5. Attach stamped and punched birthday sentiment to Taken w/ Teal scallop circle with SNAIL adhesive.

6. Use SNAIL adhesive to attach all the circles (except for the scalloped sentiment circle) to the front of the card in a random pattern, allowing some of the circles to go over the edge of the card. After attaching, trim edges of circles in line with the card front edges.

7. Attach the scallop sentiment circle to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Supplies: Circle Circus stamp set, Birthday Bliss stamp set, Sahara Sand CS, Taken w/ Teal CS, Chocolate Chip CS, Whisper White CS, Chocolate Chip classic ink, Sahara Sand classic ink, Taken w/ Teal Stampin' Write marker, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker, Scallop Circle punch, 1-1/2" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! supplies can be ordered through Heidi by clicking HERE.

Here's another variation of this card... just a couple changes for a little different look. =)

Thanks for stopping by on this Monday! Hope you're getting a great start to your new week and we hope to see you back here again soon! Have a great day! =)

Friday's Fresh Finds

We're doing something a little different this week! The past couple of weeks we've been showing off Fresh Finds from Etsy (and they have been wonderful!). This week, we'd like to share a link to a tutorial with you!

We recently finished some fun invitations to the "Preparation Scrap-together" that we are having in preparation for Allison's arrival. Here's a photo of the finished invites...

Our invitations are pocket cards. We didn't use any printed paper... we stamped our own! (That's the great thing about stamps... you can make your own coordinating background paper!) We thought you might like the link to a great tutorial that shows you how to make these simple, but different cards. We made a smaller size with different dimensions, but this tutorial is a great place to start and you can change it to your liking from there!

You can find the Pocket Card Tutorial HERE!

Our Etsy shop is also featured in a fun thank you card treasury on Etsy. Our little birdy thank you cards were featured! You can view the treasury by clicking HERE.

We hope you enjoyed Friday's Fresh Finds this week.

Come back soon!

Sweet & Simple Monday

Today's Sweet & Simple project is a cute mini note card that features designer paper and some heat embossing, but is very simple. You could use any printed paper along with a different stamped image for a similar effect and new look.

1. Fold a piece of 3" x 6" of Whisper White CS in half to form card base.

2. Rub Embossing Buddy over surface of a 3" x 3" piece of Designer Series Paper. Stamp floral image in VersaMark ink on lower right-hand corner of DSP. Sprinkle with White Embossing powder and set with Heat Tool.

3. Attach embossed 3" x 3" piece of Designer Series paper to card front with SNAIL adhesive.

4. On a small piece of Rich Razzleberry CS, stamp sentiment in VersaMark ink and sprinkle with White Embossing Powder. Set with Heat Tool. Punch out sentiment with Large Oval punch. Attach this to a punched Pale Plum CS Scallop Oval. Attach this to a punched Whisper White CS Wide Oval. Attach this entire piece to front of card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

5. Punch flowers out of Certainly Celery and Old Olive CS with Boho Blossoms punch. Layer and attach to oval sentiment with SNAIL adhesive. If desired, attach a small pearl to center of flower.

Supplies: Whisper White CS, Old Olive CS, Certainly Celery CS, Rich Razzleberry CS, Pale Plum CS, Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set, Fresh Cuts stamp set, VersaMark ink, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, Wide Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals.

All supplies can be ordered through Stampin' Up! by clicking HERE. If you need any help or have any questions, please feel free to email us @ twohappystampers@gmail.com.

Thanks for stopping by and we hope you enjoyed our Sweet & Simple Monday! Come back soon! =)