Good morning! On Tuesday’s I like to share with you tips! You might be scratching your head saying….this is a card? Yep, you are right but I want to share with you a tip that totally GIVES YOU PERMISSION to get inspiration from others!
I cannot tell you how many time I hear, I just cannot come up with something of my own….and then I say – there is nothing wrong with CASEING (Copy And Share Everything) and getting inspiration from others….I do that…I hope that you do it and the way that I look at it is simple, it is a huge compliment to person that created it!
I will say that when a new catalog comes out – I go over it front to back…..then back to front….inside and out etc….but I will admit, I TOTALLY blew right past this bundle until I saw it blogged by Jeanie. Click here to see her post and her tips are SPOT ON.
Obviously this is a great tip….make sure that you look and then look again to see what others have done with it before you pass it by! This bundle is one that I BREEZED right by until I saw Jeanie’s super cute card….then I flipped to the page and said to myself….WHAT???? How did I miss that!
I hope that you popped to Jeanie’s post and took it all in as I said above, her directions are SPOT ON but there are (2) things that I added a twist to….you see – this is why CASEING is so fun – you can be inspired and then add or take away and PRESTO….you are happy…you feel great and trust me, I would feel great to receive this card!
- I added Stick It to the back of the So Saffron Card Stock….WHY????? Easy – it is a life saver and a time saver for me. This is a fabulous product that does wonders for adding adhesive without any mess. The other thing that I adore is the fact that it is NOT permanent until you rub it HARD….so re-positioning it is always a breeze until you get it “just right”
- I added color for the flower but the ideas are endless for this fun die. It is classic and one that will always be “In Style”
Enjoy the pictures as you can see how I am taking the weekend post of Paper Piecing….and showing you still another way to do a similar technique. This one is super fun because it is like a puzzle but the best part is that you already know what the pieces are….so getting them to fit is a cinch – the only thing that you need to do is decide on colors that you want!
You know by now, I love square cards and this one is a 4 1/4″ square and then the dimensions are the same for the focal part are the same as Jeanie used.
I added some white gel pen dots, (I love my dots) and then added some whited Bakers Twine to the left! I will say, I like to stagger the ends of the twine when I go to finish it off….it is an extra interest that makes it festive and fun. Here is another tip! Tie your bow separately and then adhere it with a glue dot – simple and works every time!
I think that we all over look the Envelope Punch Board. I have said this before….I actually feel guilty that for just $20.00 this does soooooooo much! If you are in doubt – go to Pinterest and type in Envelope Punch Board and you will be WOWED.
Here is another TIP: I would write this down and tape it to the bottom of your Envelope Punch Board. For some reason there no dimensions for a 4 1/4″ square envelope…..here you go – take a 7 1/8″ Square and score and punch at the 3 5/8″ all the way around like you normally would do when making a custom envelope!
One more look at the beauty from a different angle! This is finding its way to Aunt Karen in North Carolina…..she is taking such amazing care of my Uncle George that I thought she would enjoy a simple card to pick her up! We all know what it is like for the care-giver….it is so exhausting because of the worry and constant running to and from the hospital.
I do not know about you …but – I think that there is something so classic and soothing to see a great with a pale pink. I do not use Pink Pirouette much so today…I thought – WHY NOT????
Thanks for popping in and I hope that you will come back tomorrow as I will share with you more ways to utilize this bundle. I think when you can see many options as to how to use a product….is a HUGE help – remember, I get it!!!! I am in the same boat that you are on…you have to see how it can work for you and your needs.
I think that you are going to like tomorrows post because if you are anything like me, a gift that is handmade always WINS!!!! Have a great day and I hope to see you in the morning!
I love this card! Since I can’t sleep, I’m going to go and ‘case’ it right now.
Thanks for the chuckle….there is nothing like stampin’ to pass the time….I hope that you had “Mission Accomplished”
Looks so neat! Perfect.
🙂
Pretty card. Yes, don’t forget caregivers.
Some have 24/7 duty.
How did you get the colors in the flower? Is that a gray or a brown for contrast?
AMEN……caregivers are truly the unsung heroes many times….I used the basic gray and I just “pieced the other colors in” – it was a FUN puzzle (and easy) to do!
You are always so sweet and kind – thanks for popping in!
Love these colors and the design. And thank you for the measurements for the envelope!!
You betcha – my pleasure….I just love gray and pink together!
What a wonderful HAPPY card for a person who sounds like a saint!!!! LOVE the colors!!!! I feel a CASE coming on!
She is….and I know that she will appreciate it! Thanks to our Jeanie for the inspiration! You are leaving….soon???? HAVE FUN!
I just got this die set !! I have been looking at these dies off and on and I ALWAYS look for the versatility in my purchases . I love this daisy and there is another die in this set that is of interest that looks kind of like a sunburst that a sentiment can be centered in . I have been looking through the Occ. catty as well as the big one to do a more thorough look over . I spied one that I have not seen anyone do ….it looks interesting . It is Mixed Borders ! I think it has lots of potential !
Well, I will pull out my Stick It and see if I can CASE this sweetie that you have created !! Love the softness ! I know someone that would love these colors (I know I do )
Bye ….I am headed to Jeanie`s now !!
hmmmmmm – I need to look at that one! I am “with you” about the sunburst one – so versatile!
You did a great job with this bundle, Susan! The pink, being light, makes your flower shine! Love the gray matting and the card as a square! I guess sometimes you just have to make it square~
YEAH – that was not on my mind but you are sooo right! I just adore square cards….it makes me happy!
I purchased this bundle after seeing Jeanne’s original post!! Love both cards. I’m a huge caser!! When I go it alone, I wind up with a huge mess, huge time investment, wasted product and a card I’m not all that crazy about. When I case at least I know I’ll love the finished product. That’s why I love your blog and your cards. Thank you so much for what you do!!
Awe…you are too darn sweet! I swear that we have ALL BEEN THERE – and I will say many times I am there….it is sooooo rewarding to start and stop a project. It makes for happy time!
I love how much this card makes me think of spring!! Beautiful, as always, Susan 🙂
Thanks Darlene and I hope that it is far to say – SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
So soft and gentle! This card is perfect for Spring. I love paper piecing….it adds so much interest to the card. Great job, Susan. Enjoy the day.
Yippee….the Sheep Herder is thinking Spring! This is another fun and unique die….I just passed by it too quickly…
Love this card. I have become a huge fan of square cards. This one is especially sweet. Thanks for all the inspiration.
I am so happy that you are on the square island with me!
Jaw dropping cool! Love the simplicity and the beautiful mosaic of color and spring!
Thank Mary, I know that this will brighten my Aunt Karen’s day!
This is one of those cards of which I am always in awe–not sure I have the patience to puzzle-piece the design, even with Stick-it! Love that it’s square!
It really is not hard because you know that the pieces fit right into place because of the way that the die cut them. Actually it isn’t bad with Green Glue, the only thing is that I would let the glue set up a bit so there is no oozing…..but with the Stick It – DREAM MACHINE!
I purchased this bundle when I saw Jeanie’s post! When I went back to case her card she had made a gift box using this set and the window box thinlits…..just beautiful!!
I especially love the colors in your card, Susan!!! This is a wonderfully soft combination I will definitely be using soon!!! Thanks for this splendid, inspiring post!!!
Thanks Ann….now I need to also do what you also did – make that gift box! That as well is a beauty and another great example of how Stampin’ Up! has really put a bunch of thought into their new dies! I di love my pinks and yellows!
Hi Susan. I wanted to share something with you. I think you will love this. We R memory keepers has a great app called Envelope Generator. It is FREE. Just enter your card size, click the generate button and it will give you the paper size and guide measurement. I have the app in my phone. No more post it notes on my envelope punch board!
BRILLIANT and THANKS for sharing! I will have to get that app – I am always AMAZED at how many things you can make from this product….this will be sooooooo easy to use – SUPER TIP!
Your Aunt Karen will smile and just sit down with a cup of tea and just sit and admire your card for a short bit as a wonderful break for her.
This is one special card! I just love everything little detail about it. I loved Jeanie’s black and gold card so much I want to at least get the frameits for this. Now, you have such a beautiful color combination. I just love a light pink and gray color combination. This is just so soft and pretty. Thanks for the added tips to what Jeanie provided which were wonderful on their own. I think the “E” could also mean “enjoy” which is a wonderful feeling when you make something and it works out. Thanks for the added size for me to add to the envelope punch board, I forgot to put it on there last time. Plus the free app about the Envelope Generator that Arleen told us about!
AMEN..AMEN – “E” for enjoy works for me! You know….I bet that Aunt Karen will share this card with many….she is one that like to keep them and she LOVES flowers. Whenever I go to see her I bring her a Black Eyed Susan Perennial (which is our state flower) but I bet I will not find one yet….too early! Oh well, at least we are closer to planting and seeing our own pretty flowers in our yards!