Card Layout Inspiration Project April 16 2023

Lb 4 feb 2022

This card was in one of our Card Kit in the Mail offerings from February 2022. The products used on this card are retired or will be retiring. The card is shown as a sample and inspiration for you to use your own products.

April Card Kit in the Mail 2023

It's CARD KIT IN THE MAIL ordering time! KIT IS SOLD OUT!!!!

You'll be able to make 4, 8, or 12 cards quickly and easily with your own stamps and ink!

You'll also need a little adhesive, but we include any specialty adhesive that might be needed.


The April Kit is Spring Fling and we'll be offering 4 designs that will use items from the Last Chance List!

                        Cards shown are from a past kit and are not going to be used in the upcoming kit.

The cards in this month's kit can be for any occasion. You choose! You add your favorite greetings from the stamp sets and ink that you have on hand.

You can purchase the kit starting today until Friday April 14 at 9 pm central time.

Kits will be mailed out by Monday April 24th.

            Cards shown are from a past kit and are shown as a sample of the cards provided in the kits.

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, instructions with color photos, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

Be sure to use the downarrow on the button below to choose the size kit you'd like before clicking Buy NOW

You can choose: Single - 4 cards (one of each design), Double - 8 cards (two of each design), Triple - 12 cards (three of each design), or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

Card Kit in the Mail is stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Order a double or triple kit and Invite a friend or two over to make cards with you! 

Weekend Card Making Inspiration - Dry Brush Metallic

Let me share a gorgeous card with idea with you this weekend!

It was designed by my stamping partner Cheryl and I'm showing two orientations and a step up option.

Project Basics:

Cardbase: Soft Succulent  8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Embossed cs layer: 5 1/4" x 4" Soft Succulent as shown embossed with the Radiating Stitches Dies, but you could use your favorite embossing folder

Accent Layer: Foil - 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" (gold, rose gold) as shown Copper

Pretty Paper piece : (Dry Brushed Metallic) 4 " x 3"

Banner Accent: Foil - 3 3/4 " x 3/4" (gold, rose gold). as shown Copper 

Note: Can be cut out of the center of the accent layer, (use the Tailored Tag punch to make banner ends)

Greeting tag: Very Vanilla  - size determined by punch or die used. As shown punched with Tailored Tag punch

Optional: Inside layer Very Vanilla - 5 1/4" x 4"

 

Fold your cardbase in half. Determine your card orientation. Turn to make a top fold card or could be turned to be a left hinge fold.

After embossing the accent layer, center and attach it to the cardbase.

Center and attach the pretty paper to the foil accent layer (if using), then center and attach this combined layer to the embossed cardstock layer.

Stamp a greeting onto the neutral cardstock and punch with the Tailored Tag.

Attach greeting directly to prepared foil banner.

Attached combined greeting tag in the location and orientation you’d like using Dimensionals.

Optional: Choose the appropriate orientation and stamp a greeting onto the 4” x 5.25” piece of Vanilla cardstock. Center and attach inside the card. 

 

Here are the tools you'll need to have on hand:

Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Punches or Dies

Embossing Folders

Emboss and Cut machine

 

March 2023 - March Masculine Madness

It's March Madness time! THIS KIT IS SOLD OUT!

Basketball is everywhere, but in Card Making March Madness means Masculine Card ideas!

Our March Card Kit in the Mail will use product from the Annual Catalog and the Spring Occasions Mini Catalog.

The card designs will be for All Occasion with a masculine tilt! 

You can use whatever greetings you have on hand so you can change them up for another occasion if you'd like.

You can purchase the kit starting today and until Monday March 20 at 9 pm central time! KIT IS SOLD OUT!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 27.

Cards shown are from a past kit and are shown as a sample of the quality of the cards.

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, color photo instructions, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

You can choose: Single - 4 cards, Double - 8 cards, Triple - 12 cards, or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

Cards shown are from a past kit and are not samples of actual kit.

Card Kit in the Mail is your stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Invite a friend over to make cards with you! 

KIT IS SOLD OUT!

The card designs will be masculine cards for All Occasions. 

Make them your own when you use whatever greetings you like.

Kits will be available to order until Monday March 20 at 9 pm central time! SOLD OUT!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 27.

Please join us this month!

Mile a Minute Card - bicycle spring

Quick and Easy! That is my stamping style! If it's yours, keep reading!

I love using patterned paper for the background in my cards! It allows you to quickly and easily put together a card and get it out into the mail in a snap! I call this technique a Mile a Minute card layout.

I borrowed the name from a crocheting techique that allows you to quickly put together an afghan. 

You'll see how easy it is to switch up to use any paper that you have on hand!

The main paper is from the Country Bouqet Paper Pack in the Mini Catalog

Here are the details for this design:

February 2023 - Sale-a-Bration Sensation Card Kit

Sold Out! Check out how to get your subscription so you never miss another KIT! 

Sale-a-Bration Sensations!
In February we'll be offering 4 designs that will use items from the Sale-a-Bration flyer!

Cards shown are from a past kit and are not going to be used in the upcoming kit.

The cards in this month's kit can be for any occasion. You choose! You add your favorite greetings from the stamp sets and ink that you have on hand.

You can purchase the kit starting today until Friday Feb 17 at 9 pm.

Kits will be mailed out by Monday Feb 27th.

Cards shown are from a past kit and are shown as a sample of the cards provided in the kits.

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, instructions with color photos, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

Be sure to use the downarrow on the button below to choose the size kit you'd like before clicking Buy NOW

You can choose: Single - 4 cards (one of each design), Double - 8 cards (two of each design), Triple - 12 cards (three of each design), or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

 

Card Kit in the Mail is stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Order a double or triple kit and Invite a friend or two over to make cards with you! 

Pretty Paper! Free Paper!

Pretty paper!

I really love when the paper provides the WOW factor on cards!

I'm here to share a few of these types of cards today!

The paper is GORGEOUS! You're going to want more than one pack of it!

But, the paper can't be purchased!

It can only be earned as a Level One Sale-a-bration Freebie and it's called Dainty Flower Paper Packs.

Special Person Special Day

The paper in the Dainty Flower Paper Pack with the oval floral arrangements are some of my favorite pages in the pack.

You get two of these sheets and there are six ovals on each sheet.

So you can easily use them to make a dozen cards!

The paper layer with the oval is cut to be 3 3/4" x 5" and then layered over an accent layer that is 4" x 5 1/4" (Old Olive).

The card above has a Crushed Curry card base that is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", folded in half along the long side and then turned to be a left hinge card.

The card below was created by my stamping partner Cheryl.

It has the same start, but the cardbase is Blackberry Bliss or you could use Rich Razzleberry, but you'll turn it to be a top hinge fold.

When using a dark cardbase like this you'll want to add a neutral cardstock piece inside: (Basic White) - 5 1/4" x 4"

The differences are in the details!

The two cards shown above are similar, but when the details are added, they look different.

Both are beautiful and would be welcome for any occasion!

The top card uses a greeting tag using the Labels Aglow Dies.

The greeting is from the Framed Florets stamp set and is stamped using Black Memento ink.

Small flowers were stamped with Petal Pink ink from the same stamp set to add subtle accents to the card.

The card is finished up using a Brushed Brass Butterfly and a few Champagne Rhinestone Jewels to add some shine.

The card Cheryl created uses the versatile Double Oval Punch to create a greeting tag.

She finished her card with a lovely bow made using Fresh Freesia sheer ribbon that is attached using a Mini Glue Dot.

Simplicity with beauty rolled in one card!

The card above could NOT be any easier to put together.

It uses a large background paper piece from the Dainty Flowers paper pack.

There are two of these sheets in the pack as well, and when cut as shown above you can create 6 cards from each sheet.

That will allow you to add another dozen cards to your stash!

Make them up and then add the appropriate greetings when you have a need for the card!

Quick and easy!

Cutting & Scoring:

Cardbase - (Crushed Curry) 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" cardstock

Pretty Paper (Dainty Flowers) - Pattern 1: 4" x 5 1/4", Pattern 2: 4" x 1"

Greeting tag (Basic White) 3" x .75" over an accent piece of (Rich Razzleberry) 2.75" x 1"

Assembly Instructions:

  • Along the long side of the cardbase score at 4 1/4".
  • Fold card in half for left hinge opening.
  • Stamp a greeting inside the card first so you could refold the card if you have an issue stamping.
  • Center and attach Pattern 1 piece on the front of the card, keep equal spacing on all sides.
  • Adhere the Pattern 2 paper as an accent where desired (as shown approximately 1/4" up from the bottom).
  • Stamp a greeting onto the white rectangle. Center and attach to the accent piece of cardstock.
  • Attach stamped greeting piece over the accent paper using Dimensionals.
  • Embellished as shown with Champagne Rhinestone Jewels and Brushed Brass Butterflies as desired.

There are a total of 12 pieces of 12" x 12" paper in the Dainty Flowers Paper Pack, so you'll be able to create several dozens of cards from just one pack!

Using these tips and techniques you'll be able to create beautiful cards quickly and easily using supplies you probably have on hand at home!

January 2023 - Card Kit in the Mail

THIS KIT IS SOLD OUT! You can get a subscription to Card Kit in the Mail and never miss another kit!

All the details HERE: http://www.thesearemystamps.com/simple_posts/12938/edit

January! Time to kick off the new year!

Let's start to build up your stash of Birthday cards with our first Birthday Card Bash of 2023!

We all have special people in our lives who deserve special cards!

Let's have fun making cards for them to treasure!

We will have generic, kids, feminine, and masculine style cards!

This Card Kit in the Mail will use items from the Annual Catalog and the new Spring Mini Catalog.

The card designs will perfect for your Birthday card needs!

You can use whatever greetings you have on hand or we can suggest some great current greeting sets!

Card Kit in the Mail! KIT IS SOLD OUT!

Our kits still have four offerings! Unlike everything else prices have stayed the same as last year!

Single kit (1 each of 4 designs) $14

Double kit (2 each of 4 designs) $25

Triple kit ( 3 each of 4 designs) $36 (Best value)

Don't need the kit, but want the instructions? $5 or FREE with your $50 order!

This month you will also receive Free Sale-a-Bration items with your qualifying purchases!

Card making FUN delivered right to your door!

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, color photo instructions, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

(past kit - as an example of the quality of the cards).

Choose the CARD KIT SIZE that is JUST RIGHT for your needs!!

You can choose: Single - 4 cards, Double - 8 cards, Triple - 12 cards, or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

Remember, the kits include pre-cut project pieces (cardstock and pretty paper), embossed pieces or die cut items, embellishments (such as sparkles and ribbon, etc), and specialty adhesive (such as Mini glue Dots or Dimensionals), envelopes, and full color instructions for assembling the cards.

Card Kit in the Mail is stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Invite a friend over to make cards with you!

Kit available to order until Friday January 20 at 9 pm central time!

KIT IS SOLD OUT!