Category: Cards

January 31, 2013

How to Make Envelopes

Today I’ll show you how to make envelopes. Yesterday I gave you all the details about this heart-shaped valentine. Today it’s all about making the envelope that’s perfect for your special card. NOTE: This envelope is not a standard size. Please see measurements below.

The trick is not only to make the envelope but to make the envelope so that your pattern on your paper is heading the right direction! For example, if I just cut a square from the papers pictured above and placed my diagonal score lines to create my envelopes, the hearts would be on the diagonal instead of facing up. Oh, dear. That won’t do.

Of course on the flap the pattern will be necessarily upside down, but that’s ok. 😉 The front is what matters. Check out the video tutorial on how to create this custom envelope.

Supplies needed:

(All supplies are Stampin’ Up! Click on the product link to visit my store for pictures, details & ordering.)

More Amore Designer Series Paper #129309

Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586

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Envelope measurements: Cut square 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. Score diagonal on opposite corners at 2-1/4″. Score remaining corners at 3-3/4″. Your envelope will measure about 3-1/8″ x 3-3/4″.

Now you can get busy making your own valentines now that you know how to make envelopes!

Enjoy, Julie

January 31, 2013

Make a Heart-Shaped Valentine Card

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On today’s video tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how you can make this heart-shaped valentine. I used the Heart Collections framelit dies to snip out this little wonder that opens just like a card. Super fun!

In tomorrow’s post and video tutorial, I’ll show you how to create the matching envelope that is just the perfect size for this little number.

Here’s the supply list:

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Click on the link to visit my store for product pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps & Dies Bundle: Hearts a Flutter wood-mount #131098 clear-mount #131097

Ink: Whisper White Craft #101731, Black StazOn #101406

Paper: Whisper White cardstock #100730, Basic Black cardstock #121045, Pool Party cardstock #122924, Silver Glimmer cardstock #124005, More Amore Designer Series Paper #129309, Primrose Petals Core’dination paper #129322

Extras: Hearts Collection Framelit Dies #125599, Big Shot Die-cutting Machine #113439, White Embossing Powder #109132, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335

BTW, HAVE YOU NOTICED THE NEW MUSIC ON MY VIDEOS THIS WEEK? My son James wrote and recorded new music for me this week. Be sure to watch to the end so you can hear more of his song.

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Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for the envelope tutorial for this heart-shaped valentine card!

Enjoy, Julie

January 29, 2013

Jar of Hearts a Flutter Valentine Card

I am so excited about this Jar of Hearts valentine card made with the outline heart from the Hearts A Flutter stamp set and, of course, the Perfectly Preserved jar stamp with the coordinating Cannery Set framelit dies.

The title of this post reminds me of the Wheel of Fortune category – is it called ‘before and after’? Jar of Hearts and Hearts a Flutter to make Jar of Hearts a Flutter.

Here’s another valentine project video for you! In the video I explain how I made the jar and the chalkboard background for this card. Enjoy! The supply list is below.

Here’s the card recipe:

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Click on the link to visit my store for product pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter wood-mount #129249 clear-mount #129252, Perfectly Preserved wood-mount #126690 clear-mount #126692, Itty Bitty Banners wood-mount #126255 clear-mount #126257

Ink: White Craft #101731, Black StazOn #101406

Paper: Pink Pirouette cardstock #111351, Basic Black cardstock #121045, Regal Rose cardstock #105130, Silver Glimmer #124005, Red Glimmer #121790, Vellum cardstock #101856

Extras: Big Shot Die-cutting Machine #113439, Cannery Set Framelit Dies #127822, White Embossing Powder #109132, Small Heart Punch #117193, Black Ribbon #119261, Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755

After die-cutting the jar sandwich the hearts in between the Vellum jar and the Whisper White background jar, as shown in the picture and the video.

After stamping your chalkboard, use multipurpose glue to pile up the hearts!

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I hope you enjoyed today’s Jar of Hearts A Flutter valentine project and video tutorial!

Enjoy, Julie

January 28, 2013

Clean and Simple Secret Garden Flower Dies Stamping

More clean and simple collage stamping in this greeting card created with the Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden stamp and flowers die bundle and the FREE Bloomin’ Marvelous set available during Sale-a-bration with a $50 product purchase.

I stamped this on yummy Shimmery White cardstock. It’s hard to photograph but if you look closely, you can see the shimmer! And using the framelit dies made masking and layering these flowers super easy. (You can watch the video below to see how!)

I tried stamping the black sentiment directly over the flowers, but it didn’t show up the way I liked so I stamped it on a piece of vellum to layer over the top. Using the vellum allowed the thought to stand out more without completely covering the flower design. A perfect solution!

Here is the Card Recipe:

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Click on the link to visit my store for product pictures, details & ordering.)

SAB: Bloomin’ Marvelous wood-mount #129651 clear-mount #129654

Stamps: Secret Garden stamp and framelit die bundle wood-mount #129141 clear-mount #129144,

Ink: Baja Breeze #126960, Elegant Eggplant #126969, Melon Mambo #126948, Black StazOn #101406

Cardstock: Shimmery White #101910, Vellum #101856, Melon Mambo #115320

Extras: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309, Pearls #119247, Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon #122981, Glue Dots #103683

And here’s the video to show you how to quickly make this card using the flower framelit dies to mask!

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I hope you enjoyed this clean and simple Bloomin’ Marvelous Secret Garden card and tutorial on masking with the flowers die from the Secret Garden bundle.

Enjoy! Julie

January 27, 2013

Cross My Heart Valentine Card and Video

I love the crossword puzzle look in the Cross My Heart stamp and was anxious to make a simple valentine card with the I love you puzzle and the adorable little elephants!

Here’s another Valentine card video tutorial! (If you can’t see the video in your email or feed, just click to the post to view.) A few years ago our dog chewed up the end of my heat tool, but the darn thing keeps working so I keep using it. I need it to stop working because I need a good excuse to buy the new heat tool, which is AWESOME.

Using the heart from the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper made this project extra special and easy.

And embossing the I Love You on the Pink Pirouette cardstock gives it a crisp, clean look.

Here is the Card Recipe:

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Click on the link to visit my store for product pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps: Cross My Heart wood-mount #126580 clear-mount #126582

Ink: Pink Pirouette #126956, Basic Black Craft #102192

Paper: Pink Pirouette cardstock #111351, More Amore Designer Series Paper #129309

Extras: Black Embossing Powder #109133, Black Polka Dot Scallop Ribbon #124145

SPECIAL OFFER FROM JULIE CLUFF @ STAMPINGJULIE.COM: I’m excited to offer a FREE online class to anyone placing a qualifying Sale-a-bration order in January! So that means in addition to receiving FREE Sale-a-bration goodies , you’ll also receive this exclusive online Heart Box class.

Click here to place your Sale-a-bration order today.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this simple Cross My Heart Valentine Card.

Enjoy, Julie