Kathy's Stamping Niche

Sunshine Garden - Bonus Project!

What can I say?  I shared my cards using the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit with my friend, Gina Taylor and look what she sent back!

  

Gina packed a 5x5 journal inside with a card AND a wonderful booklet.  I believe Gina used the booklet in a class she taught.

 

I love this 5x5 book.  Gina said that she purchased this at the M store and then personalized it with my initial.  This book will be well used for my class schedule.  I hadn't made one for this year because I just didn't get around to it.  Hurray for Gina!  I now have a very classy book for my class schedule!

 

This is the front.  The front and back are made with coasters.  The ribbon wraps around the brad to keep the booklet closed.  Very smart, Gina!  Of course I love that clear button too!

 

The inside is accordion folded and decorated with die-cuts from the kit.

 

Close up of the first section.

 

Close up of the second section.

 

Close up of the third section.

Thank you so much Gina for sharing your wonderful creations with me.  I absolutely LOVE them.  The time and effort to make all your projects are greatly appreciated.  Big Hugs Sister Friend!

Everyone have a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by.

Simply Scrappin' Sunshine Garden Cards - Part 3

This is the last of the cards made with 1/2 of the Simply Scrappin' Sunshine Garden Kit.  All of these cards are 4" x 4".

 

Here's a helpful hint.  Cut one end of the strip section at 3 3/4".  That way you can just pull whatever piece you need off the liner and put it in place.  No fuss, no muss.

 

Place brads in the center of the flowers and pop the flower up using Stampin' Dimensionals.  This took a bit of time because you have to cut the dimensionals into itty bitty pieces.

 

The piece of DSP measures 4" x 3 3/4".  Make sure you use the Scallop Border Punch on the 3 3/4" side.  That way it will fit perfectly on your card.

 

The little leaf was taken from inside one of the big leaves.  Gotta' use ALL the pieces!

 

I used the Trio Flower Punch to accent this card.

There is a special way to cut your card stock to get the most out of it.  I hope this makes sense.

On your 12" x 12" card stock cut a piece 3" x 12".  Fold this in half and this will be your 3" x 6" card.

You now have a piece of card stock that measures 9" x 12".  Cut this piece to measure 8" x 12".  Save the inch wide piece you just cut off.  You can use it for trim, cutting or punching out accents or using it as a mat.

You now have a piece of card stock that measures 8" x 12".  Cut this piece on the 12" side at 4" and 8".  This will give you 3 pieces of 4" x 8" pieces.  Fold these in half and you have 3 - 4" x 4" cards!

I know that some of you are a visual learning.  If you need to see a picture, let me know.  I'll try and get one for you.

Hope you enjoyed what you can make out of 1/2 a Simply Scrappin' Kit.  Thanks for coming by.

Simply Scrappin' Sunshine Garden Cards - Part 2

Here's another set of cards made with the 1/2 kit of Simply Scrappin' Sunshine Garden Kit.  These cards are all 4" x 4".

 

This card you used the Eyelet Border Punch and the So Saffron SAB Ribbon.

 

You just have to add the Certainly Celery 5/8" wide Grosgrain Ribbon.  Okay, and cut some of the card stock and DSP.

 

How tricky am I?  LOL.  The other half of the diagonal DSP is used on this card along with the 1/4" wide Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon.

 

These cards are simple and fast!

 

I love using the clear button.  It was attached with a mini glue dot placed between the thread holes.

I'll be sharing the last of the five cards tomorrow.  Hope to see you tomorrow.