Springtime Joy Fun Fold Card

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride and the Team Stamp It Blog Hop. The theme of our hop this month is Spring.

Today, I’d like to share with a couple of cards that I created featuring the Springtime Joy Stamp Set.

The first card (left) was made using Rococo Rose and the second card (right) was made using Purple Posy. My first card was supposed to be a sample card that I kind of botched in a few different ways but there’s still a few elements that I had in my head that came out right that didn’t come out quite right in my second card. Sometimes art isn’t without imperfections. We’ll get back to those in a bit.

Primarily, my tutorial today will be using the Purple Posy card as it’s closer to what I was really trying to obtain.

*Supply List*

Springtime Joy Stamp Set

Purple Posy Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Momento Black Ink

Highland Heather Classic Ink Pad

2019-2021 In Color 6×6 DSP

Neutrals 6×6 DSP

Small Blooms Punch

Classic Label Punch

Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Purple Posy Scalloped Linen Ribbon

Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Mini Glue Dots

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

*Stampin’ Blend Markers*

Light and Dark Purple Posy

Light Gray Granite

Light Old Olive

Light Petal Pink

*Measurements*

Purple Posy Cardstock 4 1/4″×11″ scored at 5 1/2″ trimmed off at 3″

Very Vanilla Cardstock 2 1/2″×3 3/4″

Very Vanilla Cardstock 4″×5 1/4″

In Color DSP 2 3/4″×4″ and 2 1/4″×4″

*Instructions*

I stamped the lamb image in Momento Black ink and highlighted her in light Gray Granite Stampin’ Blend and added a little character to her cheeks with light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend. I colored her flower headdress with dark and light Purple Posy Stampin’ Blends and colored the leaves with the light Old Olive Stampin’ Blend.

*Imperfection #1*

When I did the Rococo Rose card, I tried using Light and Dark Smoky Slate and just simply didn’t like it. I felt that it was too dark. I also didn’t like using the Dark Petal Pink for the cheeks. I tried using the color lifter to soften it and of course it smeared just a tiny bit out of the lines.

*Instructions Continued*

I flipped my lamb over and added just a small line of Stampin’ Seal to the back, added my ribbon and tied a knot.

*Imperfection #2*

This is where I felt my Rococo Rose Sample Card was just a smidge better. I really did like that Petal Pink Knot Bow better.

*Instructions Continued*

Using the 3″ piece that I cut off the end of my Cardbase, I glued the 2 3/4″×4″ DSP (I used the piece with the circles) to it using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the stamped “lamb” image an added it to the top of the DSP.

I also used Stampin’ Seal Adhesive to glue down the 2 1/4″×4″ Woodgrain DSP.

*Imperfection #3*

When I made the sample card I was totally going to use the Rococo Rose woodgrain but I totally goofed! Opps! I ended up with two sets of dots instead!

*Instructions Continued*

Once I got the all of the DSP’s glued down, I used a touch of Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the left side of the lamb piece and adhered it to the woodgrain piece.

I stamped the “welcome spring” sentiment on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock and punched it out using the Classic Label Punch. I secured the sentiment using Mini Glue Dots.

I punched three flowers using the small blooms punch from Gray Granite DSP. I curled the flowers up and secured them in place using Mini Glue Dots and added Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the centers and just a couple more randomly to the front of the card.

Now that the outside of our card is complete, I wanted to do something a touch special for the inside cardbases.

I stamped the flowers in Momento Black Ink and colored them in with light and dark Purple Posy and light Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. I also stamped the butterfly image in Momento Black.

I wanted to leave the butterfly images blank because I felt like it would just be too much. They’re basically there just to add a touch of interest to the project.

I stamped the inside sentiment in Highland Heather and adhered the inside Cardbase with Stampin’ Seal Adhesive.

*Imperfection #4*

I adhered the inside Cardbase of my Rococo Rose Cardbase just a touch off. I managed to gently lift it but not before wrinkling it all up. I will likely remake the Rococo Rose card at a later date.

At this time, I’d like to congratulate the winner of last month’s Blog Hop:

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope that you’ve enjoyed this tutorial (and have had a good giggle at all of my craft room imperfections) and that you’ll continue to hop along with all of the incredible ladies on my team:

1.Tami White – Stamp With Tami
2.Tina Wardell – Tina’s Crafty Ink Spot
3.Linda Cullen – Crafty Stampin’
4.Gigi Melone – Gigi Stamps
5.Christina Miller – Christina’s Creative Corner
6.Luly Gonzalez – Painted Ladies Journal
7.Danette Herrera – Savvy Stamps
8.Sarah Schatilo – Sassy Paper Crafts
9.Lori McBride – Cards and Creations by Lori McBride
10.Beth Brach – Brachfam Cards & Crafts
11.Pam Nichols – Just Dreamin’ Stamps
12.Shannon Lorenz-Hatch – Stamping with Shannon Hatch
13.Lori Mueller – Stampin’ Dreams
14.Dawn Seelhoff – Dawn’s INKlings
15.Kim Quade – Kim Plays with Paper
16.Oksana Semenska – Fun Stamper
17.JaNette Howard – Let’s Get Inky
18.Mary Bush – Stampin’ In The Sand

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Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

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Springtime Joy Beach Bag

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

*Personal Notes*

Thank you for being patient with me as we endured the worst snow storm in Texas history. Thankfully, Elsa has returned to Aarondale and is banished for LIFE in Texas. We love you northerners but how ya’ll tolerate that on a regular basis, we’re not sure.

As I’m still a bit shell shocked over what’s occurred in my state over the last week, I’m also WAY behind in my craft room as I’ve been unable to work in there due to the extreme cold. There may be continued radio silence over the next couple of weeks as I work to get caught up and get ahead of the game again. Rest assured the radio silence will not be for nothing. I appreciate your continued understanding, patience and support during this time.

All in all, we were extremely BLESSED through these storms and ask that you continue to pray for our state and for the MANY family and friends who are grieving losses of all types during this time.

After last week’s fiasco, I thought I’d warm things up with a spring project using the *Springtime Joy Stamp Set* and just a handful of things out of the Annual Catalog.

By the end of February or beginning of March, Texans begin making our plans, pulling out our flip flops and beach bags and heading to the beach! From that point on, our beach bags do not get put up until some time after Labor Day.

*Supply List*

Springtime Joy Stamp Set

All Dressed Up Dies

In Color Designer Series Paper

Rococo Rose Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

*Stampin’ Blend Markers*

Light Grey Granite

Light and Dark Rococo Rose

*Adhesives*

Mini Glue Dots

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Tear and Tape

*Stampin’ Reminder*

Very soon Stampin’ Up will announce the retirement list for the 2020 Annual Catalog and we will be saying goodbye to our five 2018-2020 In Colors. Those colors are Rococo Rose, Terracotta Tile, Seaside Spray, Pretty Peacock and Purple Posy. Once Stampin’ Up announces this list, the In Color supplies will sell put VERY quickly so it’s always a good time to stock up any any Cardstock, Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, Embellishments, Ink Refills or any other items you may need or want while the supply is ample.

Sadly, due to the quality issues Stampin’ Up experienced with the Purple Posy and the inability to correct it’s issue, the probability of it’s return won’t happen. Although the Purple Posy Ink Pad and Refill Bottle have long been retired, ink in the Purple Posy Stampin’ Write Markers and Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Markers has remained in tact.

As sad as it is to say goodbye to Retiring Products it’s also a time of great excitement to see what’s coming next.

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope you’ll join me again soon for another edition. Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

Sweet Strawberry Stampin’ Update

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

Today, I’d like to share with you some news that Stampin’ Up passed down to us this morning. As you may have seen the Sweet Strawberry Bundle (Stamp Set and Strwberry Builder Punch) are very popular and have sold above and beyond expectations putting this Bundle in “not orderable” status.

We learned this morning that the Sweet Strawberry Bundle will continue to be in unavailable status for quite a bit longer but will carryover into the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog!!! This will allow Stampin’ Up to increase manufacturing efforts to ensure that everyone who wants this high demand item can get it once it comes out of unavailable status.

This will also guarantee that the Sweet Strawberry Bundle will be available for a full additional year. An additional 365 days to create and share beautiful projects using this super cute Bundle.

If this item is still on your wishlist and you’ve been concerned that it would retire before you could order it, please breathe a sigh of relief that it’s not going to happen with this one. I have been there, done that and know how incredibly frustrating it can be. Rest assured, Stampin’ Up has heard your voice and is stepping up in a major way.

In the meantime, while we anxiously await we really do have a lot of great things that are going to happen with the Butterfly Gala Pre-Release featuring a Bundle that will be available in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog with 6×6 Special Edition Paper Pack that will NOT be available in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog and this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit featuring *THREE* reusable stencils.

Thank you so much for joining me this morning. I hope that you’re as happy and excited as I was to hear this great news. Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

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Embrace Each Moment

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

Today, I’d like to share with you a card that I created for my husband for Valentine’s Day using the *Embrace Each Moment Stamp Set* and a handful of other Stampin’ Up products from both the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog and the January-June Mini Catalog.

Yes, I know that Valentine’s Day is just a little bit behind us but this same could easily be created for weddings, anniversaries or just to tell a special someone that you love and care about them. And of course, I wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise for my love.

Many times we kind of forget that there are so many great items in the Annual Catalog and sometimes gets a little lost between the two mini catalogs. I think that this is a great example on how items from the Annual Catalog can be combined with items from the Mini Catalog. I will indicate which items came from each Catalog with either AC (Annual Catalog) or JJ (January-June Mini Catalog) with the exception of our Ink, Stampin’ Blends, Cardstock and Adhesives as these are always listed in our Annual Catalog.

*Supplies*

Embrace Each Moment Stamp Set (AC)

Ornate Layers Dies (AC)

Love You Always Foil Sheets (JJ)

Love You Always Designer Series Specialty Paper (JJ)

Blushing Bride Ribbon (JJ)

Champagne Rhinestones (AC)

Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine

*Cardstock*

Basic White Cardstock

Sahara Sand Cardstock

*Stampin’ Blend Markers*

Light and Dark Crumb Cake

Light and Dark Soft Suede

Light and Dark Calypso Coral

Light and Dark Cinnamon Cider

Light and Dark Pool Party

Ivory

*Adhesives*

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

I hope that you’ve enjoyed this card and that you’ll join me again soon for another edition. Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

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Delays…

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

I posted earlier on my Facebook Business Page but I realized that not all of my followers are on Facebook so I wanted to post on WordPress as well.

Due to the historic weather we are experiencing here in Texas beginning February 20th-February 26th there will definitely be in a lag in posts. It is just simply too frigid cold to be in my craft room at this time. I will be returning (hopefully next week) to the craft room as soon as possible.

I thank you for your understanding during this time and ask that you keep the State of Texas in your thoughts and prayers!! The situation down here is NOT good. Many of our family and friends have been without power for about 72 hours now and there’s no guarantee as to when things will be back to normal for us.

Hey Chick Card

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

Today, I’d like to share with you an absolutely precious card I created using the *Hey Chick Bundle* cased from a very talented artist named Marcie Beseeker.

Every once in a while, we as Demonstrators get blocked creatively and we will seek out ideas from other sources. Originally, I found Marcie on the Demonstrator Planning Place (exclusive group for Demonstrators only) but she does have a YouTube Channel.

Her video on this design has forever changed the way that I create cards! I learned SO much from just watching ONE of her videos! I will add a link to the end of this Blog linking it back to her video.

My card created with her design is quite different as I do not own some of the supplies she used in her video.

The purpose of this Blog is to emphasize that you can use alternate products to come out with a similar design while still creating an absolutely stunning card.

*Supplies*

Hey Chick Bundle

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Rectangular Stitched Dies

All Wired Up Background Stamp

Borders To Backgrounds Stamp Set

Stampin’ Write Markers

Stampin’ Write In Color Markers

Holiday Rhinestones

*Inks*

Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad

Basic Grey Classic Ink Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad

Momento Black Ink

*Cardstock*

Soft Suede Cardstock

Crumb Cake Cardstock

Real Red Cardstock

Garden Green Cardstock

Pear Pizzazz Cardstock

Bumblebee Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

*Stampin’ Blend Markers*

Light and Dark Real Red

Light and Dark Pumpkin Pie

Light and Dark Daffodil Delight

Light and Dark So Saffron

*Adhesives*

Adhesive Sheets

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

*Just a few Notes*

My card did not include the new DSP. It’s stamped with the All Wired Up Stamp Set in Crumb Cake. Honestly, next time, I’m going darker and will stamp it in Soft Suede to make it stand out just a little bit more. Another modification would be to use some of our current Neutrals DSP which honestly, I just didn’t think about at the time but there’s a very pretty woodgrain in it that would totally work. There’s also those beautiful woodgrain papers from the In Good Taste DSP that would also make a great substitute.

I also felt like the Crumb Cake on Crumb Cake on the dirt mound was just a little too subtle so I did stamp it in Soft Suede Ink and it did make a world of difference.

Although the Whimsy Dies are still on my Wishlist – they haven’t hit my craft stash quite yet. I improvised and used the largest of the Rectangular Stitched Dies.

There’s part of Marcie’s video where she thinks that part of the sign is like a “no swimming” type of sign. It’s not. It’s the top of a flat head screw where the farmer had attached the top of the sign to the pole of the sign. I can see where it might throw people off.

I also didn’t have the sequins that Marcie used in her video. I do however, have some leftover Holiday Rhinestones in my stash so I used some of the Pumpkin Pie ones.

Of course, I didn’t use the DSP or the large hen on the inside of the card. I did follow some of Marcie’s tips and tricks but also decided to kind of do my own thing with the chicken coupe and stamping.

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope that you enjoyed this modified “case” and will go back and watch Marcie’s full video for all the little tips and tricks I learned from her by following this link:

Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

Stampin’ Up Color Challenge

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

Today, I’d like to share with you the card I created for the Stampin’ Up Color Challenge.

Before I present my project I’d like to share with you the color palette provided to us for the #SUColorChallenge. Our colors for the February Challenge are:

I created this card using the *Hot Dog Stamp Set* Item #154497 out of the new January-June Mini Catalog.

*Supplies*

Hot Dog Stamp Set

Rectangular Dies

Layering Circles Dies

*Cardstock*

Real Red

Crushed Curry

Pumpkin Pie

Basic White

*Inks*

Momento Black

Soft Suede

Pumpkin Pie

Real Red

*Stampin’ Blends*

Light and Dark Soft Suede

Light and Dark Pumpkin Pie

Light and Dark Real Red

Light and Dark Daffodil Delight

*Adhesives*

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

This was a fun and interesting one for me for sure! I plan on making just a few more as I have several family members who just love and adore Dachshunds as much as I do.

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope that you’ll join me again soon for another edition. Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

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Berry Delightful Card

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

Sometimes our mistakes turn into the most delightful treasures. I’ve shared a great deal of projects using the Berry Blessings Stamp Set, Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper and the Sweet Strawberry Bundle so I’m not going to focus too much on what I used but simply leave a photo of something I accidentally made with the backstory and just a touch of humor.

Totally precious right? On February 9th, I shared a card named “Raspberry Best.” I had very specific ideas that often come to mind when I’m in the design phase of cardmaking. Needless to say, the stamped Raspberries on this card weren’t what I had in mind for the Raspberry Best Card.

With that being said when I saw how the stamping was coming out I said to my husband, “I think I’m going to hang onto this and come back to it because I really like the way this is coming out.”

With fresh eyes and mind (because honestly design work will often give me a migraine) I woke up early the next morning, went into my craft room and finished both Raspberry Best and this card.

*Just a few Notes*

This card is just a standard A2 Cardbase with a 4″×5 1/4″ Basic White Matte Base. I used my Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend Markers and a ruler to create the stripes.

The paper with the raspberries and leaves stamped on it was just a scrap of Basic White Cardstock that I simple stamped with both the Berry Blessings Stamp Set and the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set. I used Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce Inks to stamp them in.

I did use the Stitched So Sweetly Dies to sort of follow suit with the other cards that I’ve been making and went back to the “Happy Birthday” sentiment from the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set. To give it a more complete look and finished it off with the red ribbon from the Playful Pets Combo Pack and a Mini Glue Dot.

I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to raise the stamped raspberry and the stitched so sweetly die cut.

I really hope that ya’ll enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed making it. Thank you so much for joining me. I hope you’ll join me again soon for another edition. Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

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Berry Bountiful Milk Carton

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

Today, I’d like to share with you this adorable paper milk carton using the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper and the Berry Blessings Stamp Set.

*Supply List*

Berry Blessings Stamp Set

Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper

Poppy Parade Cardstock

Poppy Parade Classic Ink Pad

Granny Apple Green Classic Ink Pad

Momento Black Ink

Red Rhinestones

Playful Pets Ribbon Combo Pack

Mini Glue Dots

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Tear and Tape

Clever Clasps

Bone Folder

Stampin’ Trimmer

*Measurements*

Cardstock 8 1/4″×5 1/2″

Score on Landscape (long) side at 2″,4″,6″, 8″

Score on Portait (short) side at 1 1/2″ and 3 1/2″

Flip Cardstock over (still on Portait side) and score at 5″

DSP – 1 1/8″×2 1/4″

*Reminder*

Today is the last day to order from my online store for a while. If you would like to place an order with me as your Demonstrator please contact me directly by phone or email at:

cardsandcreationsbylorimcbride@gmail.com

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope that you enjoyed this project and will join me again soon for another edition. Until then – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!

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March Paper Pumpkin Kit

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator.

Today I’d like to share with you the details of the March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Here’s To You.

ABOUT THE MARCH KIT

Name Here’s to You

Details

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and coordinating envelopes. The kit’s contents include printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray
  • Includes four free stencils and a stamping sponge!
  • Arrives in a cute and collectible box.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the March 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 February and 10 March at:

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2220757

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

HERE’S TO YOU

  • The Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit contains enough elements and embellishments to create eight cards and coordinating envelopes. With fields of wildflowers, scenery of mountain majesty, and sentiments of celebration, you’ll let your loved ones know that the views from the hilltop are always worth the hike!
  • Nature-lovers will appreciate the beauty and adventure of March’s marvelous kit. From skies of blue to forests of green, the inspiring imagery of the Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit will send subscribers into the great outdoors!
  • The kit’s exclusive Here’s to You Stamp Set has a sentiment for every celebration! Commemorate every milestone at any season of life with this versatile stamp set.
  • This month’s mountain-themed kit is a catch for first-time subscribers. With a set of four unique, reusable stencils—and a stamping sponge—included for free, Paper Pumpkin newcomers can collect craft supplies and try their hand at simple stamping techniques!
  • Don’t forget to contact your former Paper Pumpkin customers; once they hear about the stencil set and stamping sponge included in the kit’s cute and collectible box, it’ll be hard for them not to embrace the excitement, subscribe, and celebrate!

Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope that you’ll join me again soon for another edition. Until next time – Happy Stampin’ Everyone!!