Category: Cards

May 22, 2013

Glittery Watercolor Friend Card

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I really like watercolor cards with unexpected color splashes so I thought I would experiment with the technique and I ended up with the inky fingers to prove it! I used Shimmery White cardstock and the Just Believe stamp set for this experiment.

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I stamped the label with Midnight Muse and embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I stamped ‘friends’ with Primrose Petals. After trimming out the label I layered it on a Silver Glimmer paper label. I used Primrose Petals and Silver Glimmer cardstock to create and layer the butterflies from the Beautiful Wings Embosslits die.

just believe watercolor glitter card stampingjulie.com I squirted the background cardstock with water before splattering Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse and Always Artichoke reinkers which allowed the ink to spread. I put a few dabs of Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details glitter adhesive and spread it with my finger on the background. I also added a couple of dots of the glitter to the butterflies and the flowers on the label. Finally, I added a few rhinestones.

Here’s the card recipe:

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

Stamps: Just Believe wood-mount #116948 or clear-mount #120453*

Ink: Primrose Petals #126858, Midnight Muse #126860, Always Artichoke #126972

Paper: Shimmery White cardstock #101910, Midnight Muse #126843, Primrose Petals #126841, Silver Glimmer Paper #124005

Extras: Big Shot #113439, Beautiful Wings Embosslits #118138, Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details #127845, Decorative Label Punch #120907, Clear Embossing Powder #109130, Heat Tool #129053, Rhinestones #119246, Dimensionals #104430

* retiring, available until June 3rd.

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list. Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product). Order your favorites now!

Save even more by adding Clearance Rack items to your order!

Have you tried the watercolor splattered look? What do you think?

Enjoy! Julie

May 18, 2013

Sneak Peek & Just Believe Stamp Set Retiring

If you have been a visitor here for a while, you probably know how much I love the Just Believe stamp set. I love the words and the images and the versatility of this set. Above is a sneak peek of a card I will be sharing with all the details next week.

Below are some samples from this set. Find out which card is the most popular and which is my personal favorite. Click on the links for more details on the techniques and supplies used to make each sample.

Just Believe Blossoms – a Just Believe label on a Betsy’s Blossoms background.

Just Believe Fun Glitter Flower – still the most popular post at stampingjulie.com for over a year!

A Clean & Simple Thank You – I used a shadowing technique on this card.

Just Believe Chalkboard Notepad – this link includes a video tutorial.

Just Believe Santa Card – this card was featured in an online class with a stepped up version included.

Just For You Brayered Silhouette Card – this is probably my favorite Just Believe card.

Just For You CAS Card – my most recent just believe card with a vibrant, happy feel. This card is included in my stamp camp kit which is still available. (More details about the stamp camp kit below!)

DO YOU NEED SOME BIRTHDAY CARDS, SOME RELAXING CRAFT TIME OR SOME NEW IDEAS? Order your stamp camp kit today and you’ll receive all the precut pieces, accessories and envelopes to create three birthday cards for just $15 – you add the stamping and assemble! This price includes shipping and tax and is only available to those in the continental US. You can order your stamp camp today by emailing me with your address and requesting your bundle. Then watch for a paypal invoice in your inbox.

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$15 includes tax and shipping
Order today by emailing Julie@stampingjulie.com

Order Just Believe wood-mount or clear-mount and view other retiring stamp sets and accessories. Some items up to 60% off.

Enjoy! Julie

May 16, 2013

A Crossword Puzzle Birthday Card

I fell in love with this set when it was introduced in the spring catalog. I loved the little butterfly – I’m a sucker for butterflies, as you know! But I also loved the clever crossword puzzle greetings. I like crossword puzzles; not challenging crossword puzzles, just the easy ones that can be completed in a 15 minute break. I don’t do crossword puzzles for the challenge, I do them for the entertainment.

Even though a cute cupcake comes with the set and is a perfect pair for the happy birthday greeting, I still used the butterfly, because I LOVE butterflies! (Have I mentioned that?) And even though the crossword greeting has a whimsical feel, this card has a more sophisticated look I think because of the colors, the die-cut doily and the Natural Composition music paper. My paper snips made easy work of clipping out the crossword.

The layout was inspired by the mother’s day card I showed you Sunday.

Here’s the card recipe:

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

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

Ink: Pink Pirouette #126956, Primrose Petals #126858

Paper: Whisper White #100730, Primrose Petals #126841, Natural Composition dsp #126917

Extras: Big Shot #113439, Delicate Doilies Die #126999, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch #120906, Paper Snips #103579, Primrose Petals Stitched Ribbon #126844, Dimensionals #104430

**Spring catalog sales end May 31st

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list. Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product). Some discounted up to 60% off. Order your favorites now!

Enjoy! Julie

May 15, 2013

A Friendly Phrases Butterfly Birthday

A “Happy Day to You” stamped in Melon Mambo ink from the Stampin’ Up! stamp set Friendly Phrases is the message of today’s card. A touch of pattern paper, three little butterflies and some background stamping make a simple birthday card extra special. These beautiful butterflies are quickly die-cut with the Big Shot and the Beautiful Wings Embosslits. You can never go wrong with these fabulous embossed butterflies!

And this is the third card from the Birthday Party stamp camp! You can order your stamp camp kit today and you’ll receive all the precut pieces, accessories and envelopes to create three birthday cards for just $15 – you add the stamping and assemble! This price includes shipping and tax and is only available to those in the continental US. You can order your stamp camp today by emailing me with your address and requesting your bundle. Then watch for a paypal invoice in your inbox.

In the center of the Melon Mambo cardstock butterflies I added a rhinestone or two. These are layered on Sunshine and Sprinkles designer series paper matted with Daffodil Delight cardstock. I like to use a dot or two of Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach the centers of the butterflies so there wings are free to fly.

The card base is Whisper White stamped with playful Daffodil Delight rings from the retiring Circle Circus stamp set. I started to assemble this card without the background stamping and it was just lacking something. These stamped rings made all the difference. I love the Circle Circus stamp set because it is so versatile and I’m going to miss it. I’ve used it for Halloween, baby, Easter, Christmas and Valentine projects!

Here’s the card recipe:

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

Stamps: Circle Circus wood-mount #115778 or clear-mount #127784*, Friendly Phrases wood-mount #126149 clear-mount #126151*

Ink: Daffodil Delight #126944, Melon Mambo #126948

Paper: Whisper White #100730, Sunshine and Sprinkles dsp #126922**, Daffodil Delight #119683, Melon Mambo #115320

Extras: Big Shot #113439, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die #118138, Rhinestones #119246, Dimensionals #104430

* retiring, available until June 3rd.

**Spring catalog sales end May 31st

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list. Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product). Some discounted up to 60% off. Order your favorites now!

Butterflies and birthdays make everything better and combining them is the very best! Be sure and order your Birthday Party stamp camp kit today.

Enjoy! Julie

May 13, 2013

Perfect Punches Birthday Note Card

I love the note cards and envelopes for quick projects. Already cut and scored and a perfect size for easy crafting! This little card came together quickly with the retiring Stampin’ Up! Circle Circus and Perfect Punches stamp sets. I stamped the background with Regal Rose (going to miss that color!!) and Summer Starfruit. The tag is stamped in Basic Gray.

This card with matching envelope was part of my Birthday Party stamp camp on Friday night. And for the first time I’m making my card class available to my online audience while supplies last! You’ll receive the Birthday Party stamp camp kit with all the precut pieces, accessories and envelopes to create three birthday cards for just $15 – you add the stamping and assemble! This price includes shipping and tax and is only available to those in the continental US. You can order your stamp camp today by emailing me with your address and requesting your bundle. Then watch for a paypal invoice in your inbox.

After stamping the tag I punched it out with the Extra-Large Oval punch. The bitty flower is punched with the shape from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches and the smallest rhinestone tops it off. Before adhering the tag to the card I tied a Summer Starfruit stitched ribbon knot around it and then added the tag with dimensionals.

I stamped the matching envelope flap with the same colors using a smaller circle stamp for the Regal Rose. To stamp just the flap, tuck a piece of scrap paper under it to cover the rest of the envelope which protects it from the ink, then stamp away.

The Whisper White Note Cards and Envelopes measure 5″ x 3-1/2″ of smooth card stock especially designed for stamping. And they are a terrific great value with each pack including 20 cards and envelopes for only $5.95.

Here’s the card recipe:

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

Stamps: Circle Circus wood-mount #115778 or clear-mount #127784*, Perfect Punches wood-mount # 117022 or clear-mount #120516*

Ink: Regal Rose #126947**, Summer Starfruit #126991

Paper: Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes #107311**, Whisper White #100730

Extras: Summer Starfruit Stitched Ribbon #126846, Extra-Large Oval Punch #119859, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches#118309, Rhinestones #119246, Dimensionals #104430

* retiring, available until June 3rd.

** retiring, available until June 3rd or while supplies last

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list.
Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product). Some discounted up to 60% off.
Order your favorites now!

These handmade note cards are perfect for gift giving and mailing too! Be sure and order your Birthday Party stamp camp kit today.

Enjoy! Julie