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Sunflower Card with Simply Stamps

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I’m so fortunate to only have a 7 minute commute to work, all on back roads.  I have some of the most beautiful Maryland scenery to enjoy to and from work every day.   I often see bald eagles, momma deer with their fawns, and fields of sunflowers.

In honor of the sunflowers that will soon be in full bloom, I have a Sunflower Card using a stamp from Simply Stamps.

 

Make a Sunflower Card using a rubberstamp from Simply Stamps. It's an easy card that will only need a few supplies.

 

This post is sponsored by Simply Stamps. All opinions are my own.

Since I’m in Maryland, this stamp could also pass as a black eyed Susan, which is our state flower.   I also colored it pink and made a beautiful daisy card a few months back.  What a versatile stamp.

 

Supplies Needed for Sunflower Card:

    • 5 1/2” x 11” Yellow card stock
    • 5” x 5” Green card stock
    • 4 ¾” x 4 3/4” Sunflower patterned paper
    • Fancy Circle cut from yellow card stock – I used a Spellbinders Die to cut my
    • 2 ¼” x 3 ½” White card stock
    • 2 ½” x 3 ¾” green cardstock
    • Sunflower Stamp by Simply Stamps
    • Black Ink
    • Copic Markers
    • Corner punch
    • Green Rhinestones
    • Green ribbon
    • Green and clear glitter glue
    • Scrapbook Adhesive
    • Foam dots

 

Make a Sunflower Card using a rubberstamp from Simply Stamps. It's an easy card that will only need a few supplies.

Instructions:

  1. Fold the yellow cardstock in half to create the card base.
  2. Use the corner punch to punch fancy corners in the white cardstock, green cardstock, and sunflower patterned paper.
  3. Stamp the sunflower on the white card stock in black ink. Color with Copic Markers
  4. Attach the white cardstock to the green mat.
  5. Attach the sunflower paper to the green mat and attach to the card base.
  6. Attach the fancy circle to the center of the sunflower paper.
  7. Wrap the green ribbon around the layers with the sunflower paper and tie into a bow to the left side of the card.
  8. Use foam tape to attach the sunflower to the card.
  9. Add three green rhinestones to the left of the sunflower.
  10. Add clear glitter glue to the flower and green glitter glue to the leaves and stem.

 

Make a Sunflower Card using a rubberstamp from Simply Stamps. It's an easy card that will only need a few supplies.

Looking for more card ideas?  Here are some great resources.

 

Patriotic Party Decorations With Simply Stamps

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Summer cookouts are a wonderful time to celebrate your love for America. There’s nothing better than a three day weekend to show your patriotism.  Here are some ides for adding a bit of red, white, and blue to your next patriotic party.

These patriotic party decorations are made from paper and a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It says Freedom iIs Not Free. There's a napking ring, card or invitation, and a pennant to to celebrate Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Patriot's Day.

 

Thank You Simply Stamps for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

Supplies Needed for Patriotic Party Decorations

• Freedom is Not Free Stamp
• Navy Craft Ink
• Red Cardstock
• Navy Cardstock
• White Cardstock
• Patriotic Printed Scrapbook Paper
• Silver Stickles Glitter Glue
• Scrapbook Adhesive
• Scissors or paper trimmer

 

These patriotic party decorations are made from paper and a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It says Freedom iIs Not Free. There's a napking ring, card or invitation, and a pennant to to celebrate Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Patriot's Day.

Instructions

  1. Stamp the Freedom Is Not Free on white cardstock using navy ink.
  2. Using scissors or a paper trimmer, cut out your stamped image.
  3. Cut a piece of red cardstock slightly bigger than your stamped image to make a mat. Attach them with scrapbook adhesive.
  4. Use Navy cardstock and Patriotic patterned paper to create a pennant or flag. These can be any size, depending on how you’re going to use them.
  5. Add silver glitter glue accents.
  6. Attach your pennant to a popsicle stick, dowel, or skewer.

 

These patriotic party decorations are made from paper and a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It says Freedom iIs Not Free. There's a napking ring, card or invitation, and a pennant to to celebrate Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Patriot's Day.
You can use this great patriotic stamp to make BBQ invitations, bands for your napkins, pennants to go in your condiments, and tents marking the food. Use your imagination and a few craft supplies to create a memorable cook out theme.

 

These patriotic party decorations are made from paper and a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It says Freedom iIs Not Free. There's a napking ring, card or invitation, and a pennant to to celebrate Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Patriot's Day.

 

To make the band for the plastic utensils,  neatly fold a white napkin around the plastic ware.  Then cut a 6″ x 2″ strip of navy cardstock.  Add a piece of  5″ x 1 3/4″ star patterned paper on top.

Wrap the papers around the utensils and adhere in the back with a glue dot.  Crease the paper on the sides, so it lays flat.  Using Pop Dots, add the Freedom Is Not Free.  Trim the white cardstock in silver glitter and set it aside to dry.

 

These patriotic party decorations are made from paper and a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It says Freedom iIs Not Free. There's a napking ring, card or invitation, and a pennant to to celebrate Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Patriot's Day.

 

If you’re making lots of these, it’s easiest to make them in batches.  Do all of the cutting at one time, then the stamping, etc.

 

These patriotic party decorations are made from paper and a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It says Freedom iIs Not Free. There's a napking ring, card or invitation, and a pennant to to celebrate Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Patriot's Day.

 

I also made a Patriotic Invitation perfect for a backyard barbecue, or military Welcome Home Party.

Here are the paper measurements:

  • 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ White card stock for card base
  • 5 1/4″ x 4″ Navy card stock for mat
  • 5″ x 3 3/4″ Red card stock for background.  I use the Cuttlebug to add the embossed background.
  • 3″ Navy star cut from the Cricut. I added the embossing with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder.

 

These patriotic party decorations are made from paper and a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It says Freedom iIs Not Free. There's a napking ring, card or invitation, and a pennant to to celebrate Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Patriot's Day.

 

If you’re new to card making, How To Make Handmade Cards will help you get started.

I hope you will try these easy patriotic decorations for your Independence Day cook out this summer. There are so many other times throughout the year that we can celebrate being Americans. Memorial Day, Flag Day, Patriot’s Day, and Veteran’s Day are all great occasions for making patriotic crafts.

 

Make a Personalized Bookmark with Simply Stamps

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Custom address stamps have many uses besides marking your outgoing mail.  When you have a gorgeous address stamp, like the ones from Simply Stamps, you will surely want to use it for more than just your bills.

This post was sponsored by Simply Stamps.  All opinions are my own.

Make a bookmark that's personalized using a custom address stamp from Simply Stamps, scrapbook paper, ribbon, and cardstock.

 

A friend of mine made me a beautiful journal.  I keep all kinds of crafty notes in it.  I have lists of my Cricut Cartridges, stamping ink colors, and border punches that I own.  I also have a running wish list, because a girl can never have too many craft supplies.

I stamped the inside of the first page with my name and address using the Angie Square Monogram Address Stamp by Simply Stamps.

With more than 600 custom address stamps to choose from, there is surely a stamp that fits your personality.

After marking my journal, so it could be returned in case I lost it, I thought of a few more items that I would want returned if I misplaced them.  One of them is whatever book I’m currently reading.

I know almost everyone has a Kindle, but I still read old fashioned printed books.  It’s usually a paperback that I stick in my purse, so I can take it with me when I have appointments.  I’m pretty good at keeping track of my belongings, but on occasion, I leave my book behind.

Since I use bookmarks, instead of dog earring my pages, I decided to make a personalized bookmark using my address stamp.

Make a bookmark that's personalized using a custom address stamp from Simply Stamps, scrapbook paper, ribbon, and cardstock.

Supplies Needed for Personalized Bookmark

  • 6″ x 2 1/4″ Scrapbook Paper
  • 5 3/4″ x 2″ Scrapbook Paper
  • Custom Address Stamp from Simply Stamps
  • Small Scrap of solid cardstock
  • 12″ piece of ribbon
  • 6″ piece of twine or thin ribbon
  • Scrapbook adhesive
  • 1/4″ Round Hole Punch

Instructions

  1. Stamp your address on the scrap of cardstock.  The size and shape of your personalized stamp will determine what size cardstock you need.  All of my papers are from Stampin’ Up, so everything coordinates, and I didn’t have to worry about matching colors.
  2. Using scrapbook adhesive, adhere the scrapbook papers together.  Then add the cardstock with your address.
  3. Punch a hole in the top of your bookmark and thread the ribbon through it.
  4. Tie the thin ribbon or twine around the ribbon to gather it.

 

 

That’s all there is to it!  It’s a super easy project.  These would be great to make for your kids.  How often are they misplacing their library books???  You could laminate it to make it more durable and keep the ink from bleeding.

 

Make a bookmark that's personalized using a custom address stamp from Simply Stamps, scrapbook paper, ribbon, and cardstock.

 

Now I need to make some personalized tags to mark my scrapbooking totes.  I can’t wait for a rainy day to work on them.

Easy Sympathy Card To Make with Simply Stamps

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I’ve never realized the importance of Sympathy Cards until the past 6 months.  My father passed away suddenly.  Then my father-in-law passed away 3 months later.

My family received so many Sympathy Cards with wonderful messages about what wonderful men they were.  I saved all of them.  It was comforting to know that so many people were thinking of us and praying for us.

This easy sympathy card uses stamps from Simply Stamps and a few other supplies. It's a great card for a beginning card maker.

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Bohemian Elephant Card With Simply Stamps

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Oh Boy did I step outside of my comfort zone with this Bohemian Elephant Card.  I love elephants, but I rarely do anything with these colors or patterns.  This card was definitely a challenge for me.

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

 

It seems that I have quite a few elephant cards on my site already, but if you take a look at them, they are  “cute” with flowers and butterflies, birthday packages and balloons.  This Elegant Elephant Craft Stamp by Karmabee is completely different.

If you scroll through my site, you will see right away that I have a preference when it comes to colors and themes.  I love blues, greens, pinks, and turquoise.  You don’t see many jewel tones and not much red, orange, yellow, and gold.

Because this card was a challenge, (and probably a shock to my crafty brain!) I kept the design simple.  It really is good to step outside my comfort zone, but let me take baby steps. 🙂

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

This post is sponsored by Simply Stamps.  They provided me with the stamp and compensation to write this post. All opinions are my own.

Supplies Needed For Bohemian Elephant Card

  • Simply Stamps Elegant Elephant Stamp by Karmabee
  • Tuxedo Black Ink by Momento
  • White Cardsock
  • 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Orange Card Stock
  • 5 1/4″ x 4″ Burgundy Card Stock
  • 5″ x 3 3/4″ Black Card Stock
  • 3 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ Geometric Patterned Paper
  • Cuttlebug and Embossing Folder
  • E-Z Runner Scrapbook Adhesive
  • Foam Tape
  • Glue Dots

Instructions:

Do you know what a Cuttlebug or Big Shot is?  Sometimes I use them in my projects, but I forget that not everyone has one or knows what they are.

They are handy little machines that cuts and embosses paper.  I have a Cuttlebug, and I use it all the time.  Before I started putting this card together, I ran that black card stock through the Cuttlebug to add embossing.  You can see in the photo below that it added a really cool pattern to the otherwise plain card stock.

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

Now you’re ready to start assembling your card.

  1. Fold the orange card stock in half, and attach the burgundy card stock to the front of the card using scrapbook adhesive.
  2. Attach the black card stock to the burgundy using glue dots. I use glue dots when I’m attaching embossed paper.
  3. Punch the edges of the patterned paper with a border punch, and attach it to the black card stock using glue dots.
  4. Stamp the elephant in black ink on white card stock, and cut it out with scissors.
  5. Attach it to your card using foam tape or pop dots.

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

And there you have it!  Yes, I know I should step outside of my comfort zone more often…..but it’s hard!  I like certain things, and I know what they are.

Check back next week to see another project using this Elegant Elephant.  As soon as you see it, you’ll think….YES!  That’s more her style.

Simply Stamps Daisy Card

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I wouldn’t mind winter so much if it wasn’t so long.  Come on father time, can we knock off 30 days? Please?  *sigh*

It might be cold and icky outside, but I’m already coloring flowers and making springy cards.  This daisy card using a stamp from Simply Stamps, goes with that theme perfectly.

Daisy Card using a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It was colored with Copic Markers, a simple design, rhinestones, and glitter to make a pretty all occasion card.

I was given products and monetary compensation to write this post.  All opinions are my own.

Daisy Card Supply List

  • Daisy Stamp from Simply Stamps
  • Archival Ink – I used Tuxedo Black Momento Ink
  • Copic Markers
  • Light Brown 5 ½” x 8 ½” Card Stock Base
  • Pink 5 ¼” x 4” Card Stock Mat
  • 5” x 3 ¾” Floral Paper
  • Scalloped Circle
  • Rhinestone Circle
  • Star Dust Stickles Glitter Glue by Ranger Industries
  • E-Z Runner Scrapbook Adhesive
  • Foam Squares
  • Small, sharp scissors

Daisy Card using a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps. It was colored with Copic Markers, a simple design, rhinestones, and glitter to make a pretty all occasion card.

In this close up, you can see the texture and dimension of the linen paper, rhinestones, Stickles, embossing on the circle, and shading on the flower.

Here’s a video showing the technique that I used to color the flower and assemble the card.

I took Copic classes from Kit and Clowder.  Their classes are amazing, and they have gorgeous samples on their website.

 

I hope you’ll take a look at my other Simply Stamps projects.

Ship Card

Cupcake Birthday Card

Still looking for ideas for handmade cards?  Fave Crafts has pages and pages of wonderful cards to inspire you!

Simply Stamps Birthday Card

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Every time I turn around I need a birthday card!  If you have school age kids with active social schedules, you’ll need a collection of birthday cards on hand for the endless stack of party invitations that they receive.

Handmade Birthday Cards are also one of my favorites to make.

Simply Stamps Birthday Card - This birthday card uses a cupcake stamp from Simply Stamps and cupcake paper from Stampin' Up. Cute card design that can be used for any occasion.

I was given product and compensation for this post. All opinions and projects are my own.

Today I have a Simply Stamps Birthday Card to share to help replenish your card supply.

Cupcakes are so popular right now.  Who doesn’t love cupcakes??? I love to eat cupcakes, and I love cards with cupcakes on them.

Simply Stamps Birthday Cards - This birthday card uses a cupcake stamp from Simply Stamps and cupcake paper from Stampin' Up. Cute card design that can be used for any occasion.

When I was selected for the Simply Stamps Design Team, I spotted this cute cupcake stamp.  I remembered that I had some really cute cupcake paper in my stash that would match perfectly.   I love it when an idea for a card comes together so quickly.

Simply Stamps Birthday Cards - This birthday card uses a cupcake stamp from Simply Stamps and cupcake paper from Stampin' Up. Cute card design that can be used for any occasion.

For the full supply list, paper sizes, instructions, and a video, visit Happy Birthday Card by Pam.

I hope you’ll take a look at this Ship Card and this Daisy All Occasion Card I made using a stamp from Simply Stamps.

If you’ve never made cards, but are interested in getting started, read Learning to Make Handmade Cards.  It’s a wonderful hobby!