Another Idea for Exploring In Color Cards / Envelopes

In the Grove dies overlay for Stampin UP! Exploring In Color cards & envelopes. Card ideas by Patty Bennett featuring Basic Beige Perennial Postage die cut.

  I hope you enjoyed my blog post yesterday with the Layered Card idea using the vertical version of these Exploring IN Color preprinted cards.  They are such a great deal and only available while supplies last!   Missed the post?  see it HERE. Exploring In Color cards & envelopes are only $5 per pack while …

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Exploring In Color Cards – Layered Card

Exploring In Color cards and envelopes Stampin' Up! layered cards by Patty Bennett with Postage dies

A few weeks ago as I placed an online Stampin’ UP! order for myself, I noticed this GREAT deal:  $5.00 for 18 cards and 18 envelopes with gorgeous printed designs on the card fronts! Wow!!  I immediately had an idea for these cards (which I’ll share in tomorrow’s post), but as I created my projects …

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Lily Pond Lane Trifold Card Video Tutorial

Stampin' Up! Lily Pond Lane designer paper stack card idea by Patty Bennett. Trifold cards can be used for gift card holders. Free Video tutorial.

  Thank you for joining me yesterday to see how I made these trifold cards with the Stampin’ UP! Lily Pond Lane designer paper (without the ducks!) 🙂 I know when most people look at the Lily Pond Lane suite, they see the ducks.  I was inspired by Marcee when she used the floral side …

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Lily Pond Lane Trifold cards LIVE today!

Trifold card featuring Stampin' Up! Lily Pond Lane designer paper live cardmaking video tutorial with Patty Bennett

Please Join Me Live Today! I am excited to share the story of the “non duck” Lily Pond Lane trifold gift card holders I created using my Stampin’ UP! card making supplies!  Hear about the inspiration for this card design live today at 11am PT, or of course as always, feel free to watch the …

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Dotted Circles Embossing Folder square card

Stampin Up! Dotted Circles embossing folder square card idea with ephemera die cuts by Patty Bennett

I know many of you were as surprised as I was to see the 2 new “huge” embossing folders in the new Stampin’ Up! catalog this year!!  The Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder and the So Swirly folder are both large.. they are 6″ x 8-1/2″, the size of the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss plates!!!  …

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What is it about Navy & Yellow?

Night of Navy and Yellow Stampin UP cards with Mediterranean Blooms designer paper by Patty Bennett

What is it about Navy Blue and yellow…. I mean .. wow… I just LOVE this combo, especially paired with crisp white.   How about you? I used the “other side” of the Stampin’ Up! Mediterranean Blooms designer paper for the blue and white pattern, then paired it with Daffodil Delight and Navy cardstock, and flower …

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Country Birdhouse Mini Cards – free video

Country Birdhouse mini cards with Stampin Up! Country Flowers set colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

  Yesterday was fun!! Were you able to join me live as I shared all my tips for creating these adorable Country Birdhouse mini cards? All Stampin’ Up! supplies are listed at the bottom of this post, but you’ll want the Country Birdhouse bundle, the Country Flowers bundle and the Country Woods DSP to create …

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Live Video Today! Country Birdhouses

Stampin' Up! Country Birdhouses - mini cards live video tutorial with Patty Bennett

  You Are Invited!  Join me Live! Please join me live today if you can!  I’ll be on my business Facebook Page at 11am PT.  I can’t WAIT to show you these adorable mini cards created with the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse bundle!  I’ve also used the Country Flowers set and my Stampin’ Blends markers. …

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Pretty in Pink Layers of Beauty Card

Stampin' Up! Layers of Beauty bundle card by Patty Bennett with Blending Brushes

Ever since Stampin’ Up! introduced these layering masks a couple years ago (first the Abundant Beauty Sunflowers, then the Enduring Beauty and now the Layering Beauty masks),  I’ve been in love with them and enjoy practicing my Ink Blending and color combos!     The Stampin’ Up! ink colors I used with my Blending Brushes …

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Beautiful Anniversary Card Idea

Color Combo for Stampin' Up! Layers of Beauty bundle anniversary card by Patty Bennett with Blending Brushes

  Wow.. do you love this color combo??  (I’ve included a graphic below that you can pin to your Pinterest board!!)  Summer Splash with the pinks and purples is an amazing combo.  I used it for my Anniversary card idea featuring the Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty stamp and masks!   Not sure if you …

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A Little Shopping is Always Good

Stampin Up! To Market designer paper shopping tote cards by Patty Bennett

  Isn’t this fun new Stampin’ Up! designer paper adorable!?  I created a pair of cards featuring fussy cut images from the To Market DSP and I paired it with the Attention Shoppers stamp set! Just use your Paper Snips to fussy cut images out of the designer paper pack!   Shop this terrific new …

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Super Easy Cards from 6×6 Thoughtful Journey paper

Thoughtful Journey designer paper cards with 6x6 paper by Patty Bennett

Grab your 6×6 paper (I used Stampin’ UP! Thoughtful Journey paper) and let’s make these super easy cards that showcase both sides of the paper!  I was inspired by Meg @lovenstamps! Simply take your 6×6 Thoughtful Journey paper and cut 3/4″ off the top or bottom, then score at 2″ from the left edge. SAVE …

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