#DOswts431 - Mom or Dad Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Creators!

Mother's Day is right around the corner and Father's Day is not far behind. I hope this gives you inspiration for a fun fold. I CASEd a Robyn Armbrecht gate fold card that I think is perfect. Thanks Robyn!!!

I know you remember how much I love this Painted Lavender suite. Here is the inside of the card:

Here are Robyn's Directions. I used Crumb Cake cardstock.

Diamond Double Gatefold Supplies • 5-1/4” x 12” DSP • 2-3/4” square of cardstock • 3-3/4” x 5” cardstock for insert • 5-1/2” x 4-1/2” cardstock • 1” x 10” for belly band (optional) Directions 

 1. Score the 5-1/4” x 12” piece of DSP at 2”, 4”, 8”, and 10”. 

2. Fold and crease on the score lines so that the 4” and 8” lines go toward the middle of the card and the 2” and 10” lines go in the opposite direction. 

3. Open the 5-1/4” x 12” piece of DSP so you are looking at the inside of the card. Measure and mark 2” down from each of the inside top corners. 

4. Using the paper trimmer, cut off the outside corners starting at the 2” mark and ending at the 2” and 10” score lines marks (this takes off triangle shapes from the corners). 

5. Flip the triangle corners over to the opposite pattern and attach them to the bottom outside corners. This creates a diamond shape on the card front when the gatefolds are closed. 

6. Create a layered focal point on the 2-3/4” square as a diagonal. 

7. Attach the 2-3/4” square diagonally, directly onto either the right or left side of the gatefold and centered in the middle of the card front. Adhere it only to the outermost gatefold (or create a belly band for the card and attach the focal point to it.

Give it a try! It's a great card!

Until next time Creators, happy creating!

#DOswts430 Sketch Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Creators!

Stamping with the Stars always gets my creativity started and here is another lovely sketch.

I do have some bad news and I hope I'm not letting the 'cat out of the bag' too early but the lovely Bee Mine DSP is retiring. This is my last card with it. I enjoyed that paper so much!

Here's the recipe:

Sweet Sorbet cardstock - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"

Daffodil Delight cardstock - cut 4" X 5 1/4"

Bee Mine DSP (cut 2 of alternating patterns) cut 2 1/2" X 2"

Heartfelt Hexagon punch and stamps

Sweet Sorbet ribbon

The only special instructions I have is when you cut the DSP be mindful of the direction of your paper. The 2 1/2" side will go across your landscaped card.

Happy Creating!

#DOswts429 Spring is in the Air Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Crafters!

Yes, indeed! Spring is here. It is my favorite season. What do you think of when you think of spring? Flowers, planting veggies, Easter, or bunnies? Me? All of the above.

Here is some spring inspiration:

Recipe:

Pebbled Path cardstock - Cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"

White Cardstock - cut 4" X 5 1/4"

Pebbled Path cardstock - cut 3 3/4" X 5"

White Cardstock - cut 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"

Scrap Pebbled Path and White cardstock for die cut circles and 1" X4" strip

Stamps - Easter Bunny

Ink - Pebbled Path

Assembly:

On the smallest white cardstock, randomly stamp the bunny. Adhere white to Pebbled Path to White to card front. Stamp the same bunny on the scrap Pebbled Path and fussy cut it out. Adhere to white circle and both to Pebbled Path circle. Adhere circles to strip with dimensionals. Adhere the "Hi" to the strip with a dimensional. Adhere the strip to the layered card front.

You may think gray/brown is not a spring color, but bunnies sure are!

Happy crafting!

#DOswts428 Sketch Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's been a minute since we visited. You know how that goes. New Video games are released. It gets below freezing in North Texas. You cannot get inspired. I think most of that has passed. Whew!

This new sketch is lovely. Check it out.

You know what come next, the recipe:

Daffodil Delight cardstock - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"

Bee Mine DSP - cut 2 1/2" X 3 3/4"

White scrap cardstock for sentiment

Sweet Sorbet ribbon

Assembly is easy. Only thing additional I want to tell you is the DSP was edged with a Deckled Rectangle, fourth from the largest.

Happy crafting!

#DOswts427 - Love Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Crafters!

Old man winter is at my door. I thought I lived in the south, but it is North Texas.

Valentine's Day is around the corner. Let's celebrate Love with the Bee Mine Suite. I love this. No pun intended. The suite is just stinking cute!

Recipe:

Daffodil Delight cardstock - 2 pieces - card base cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4" - Mat cut 3 3/4" X 5"

Black cardstock - cut 2 pieces - Mat 1 cut 4" X 5 1/4" - Mat 2 cut 2 3/4" X 4"

DSP - Bee Mine - cut - 2 1/2" X 3 3/4"

White scrap for sentiment and punched Bee

Stamps - Bee My Valentine

Ink - Daffodil Delight and Black

Embellishments - Hearts and Flowers

Stay warm friends and happy creations.

#DOswts426 Sketch Inspiration Hop

 

Happy 2024 Crafters!

I think it will be a fabulous year! To start it out in a creative way, we have a sexy new sketch to create!

I know that will get some creative juices flowing. Let's look at the sketch.

Here's the recipe:

Fresh Freesia cardstock 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"

DSP - Delightfully Eclectic (cut 1 piece of different coordinating patterns) 1st at 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" 2nd at 3 3/4" X 3 1/4" 

White cardstock for sentiment - 2 1/4" circle

Stamps - Bottled Happiness

Ink - Fresh Freesia and Tuxedo Black

Embellishments - Woven Ribbon and Baker's Twine

Directions:

Stamp randomly around the card base with Fresh Freesia and leaves image. Stamp off once and add leaves to sentiment circle. Stamp greeting in Tuxedo Black to sentiment circle. Attach 1st DSP centered on card base. Center 2nd DSP over 1st piece of DSP. Adhere Woven Ribbon to DSP. Attach sentiment circle to ribbon. Tie a little bow with Baker's Twine and attach to top of circle.

What a way to get rid of winter blues! Fresh Freesia and flowers always bring joy to my heart. Time to get crafting, friends!

#DOswts424 - Sketch Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Crafters!

This will be my last blog for 2023. It really was a great year. I look forward to 2024, the year of the dragon. It is my spirit animal!

This sketch is a classic design. I'm sure you will use it many times during the year.

Here is the recipe I used:

Pretty Peacock card stock - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4" (A2 size) 

DSP - Walk in the Forest - cut 3"X 5 1/4" and Snowflake Magic Specialty - cut 1" X 5 1/4"

White scrap card stock for sentiment and greenery pieces

Embellishments - Snowflake Assortment
Stamps - Very Best Occasions

Happy Crafting! Happy Holidays! I'll see you in the new year!

Love,

Patrizia

Starlighter Creations