I have used a variety of dies for the flowers & leaves on this card. The card front is from the Fine Shimmer Paper Pack (#160428) and I used the Stitched Greenery die (#155451) to create the stitched leaves.

This is a really simple fun fold card (not sure what it’s called) and I have added a belly band which I have attached the sentiment and flower.

At this time of the year when the Annual catalogue is coming to an end soon (on 1st May), I tend to look at some stamp sets that I haven’t used in a while and may or may not retire. So today I have used the In The Moment stamp set (#157987).

I needed a card for a cyclist so this DSP with the bikes from the Design A Daydream 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#159161) is perfect. This pack of DSP is a Host product and is great value with 48 sheets with a great range of designs and colours.

I have used the Seaside Bay Bundle (#160445) and the By The Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160434) again today with a completely different card from yesterday using the same bundle & DSP.

This is a very shimmery card using the Fine Shimmer Paper Pack (#160428) and the By The Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160434).

This pretty border is from the Elegant Borders Dies (#161593). There are 4 border dies in this set as shown below.

I am certainly no gardener but I do love flowers which seem to dominate many of my cards. This flower on todays card is from the Cottage Rose stamp set (#159040).

Here is an easy fancy fold card - the Double Z fancy fold card. I have used the Desert Details Dies (#160531) for the fancy frames on the front of the card. This was very hard to photograph so looks so much better in real life.

I think you know I love pretty cards and this one doesn’t disappoint - very easy with beautiful products. The beautiful detailed border is from the Elegant Borders Dies (#161593). There are 4 dies in this set which you can see below.

I have just received the new Radiating Stitches Dies (#161595) which can be found in the “Online Exclusives”, and I just couldn't wait to use these beautiful dies. I have also realised that they will layer with many other of rectangular dies and I have used a die from the Scalloped Contours dies (#155560) for the Real Red card (#106578) between the 2 pieces cut with the Radiating Stitches Dies.

I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) for the larger die cut and Basic White card (#159228) for the smaller one. I stamped the leaves from the Cottage Rose Stamp set (#159040) onto the rectangular piece of White card with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095). I also stamped the leaves and the flower with Tuxedo Black memento ink (#132708). These were coloured with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885), Real Red Stampin’ Blends (#154899) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883). These were cut with the co-ordinating Cottage Flowers Dies (#159047).

The sentiment is from the Nested Friends stamp set (#160322) and I stamped this with Real Red ink (#147084). Another Radiating Stitches Die was used to cut the sentiment.

I layered the 3 rectangular pieces together and attached them to the Basic White base card. The flower, leaves and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add some glimmer to the flower & leaves, and the embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots (#160582).

I have used the Fresh Cut Flowers stamp set (#159018) for the flowers on this card. The Fresh Cut Stems Dies (#160251) to co-ordinate with the stamp set are currently on the clearance rack at a discounted price ($24 in Australia) so a fantastic deal if you are looking for these dies. These are available while stocks last.

You can find all the products on the Clearance Rack here - lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

I was going to make a masculine card using the Legendary Ride Bundle (#160763), however there are many ladies who are bike riders so I guess this is for anyone who love their bikes.

The Queen Bee Bundle (#160485) consists of the Queen Bee stamp set (#160476) and the Queen Bee dies (#160484) which is were you will find most of the images on this card.

I have had a very busy few weeks and my craft table & room needed a huge clean up, so did that today in between appointments which took up most of my day. During my clean up I found a heap of bits & pieces which I have stamped & cut over the weeks but haven’t used, so this card is made with some of these pieces I found. Just what I needed when I had very little time to make a card.

I cut the White Textured Shimmer Paper (#160838) with a die from the Irresistible Blooms Dies (#161149). This was attached to the Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (#161139), then matted with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421). 

“With Sympathy” is from the retired stamp set Special Moments. This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). A die from the Meadow Dies (#155852) was used to cut the sentiment. I threaded the ribbon through the label and wrapped it around the card front and attached it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The flower from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) was stamped with VersaMark and embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) on Flirty Flamingo card. The flower & leaves were cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies. I used the Gold Fine Shimmer Paper (#160428) for they leaves and these were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The flower & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls (#160449) were added to finish the card.

Now it’s back to more cleaning up but would prefer to be making cards.

I decided I should use some products which I seem to have neglected lately with all the new things available. So I have used the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set (#158204) and the Seaside Seashells Dies (#156095) on this card today.

I seem to be making so many cards lately with flowers so decided it was time to get the butterflies out as I haven’t used them for a while ( and I do love butterflies). This butterfly is from the Brilliant Wings Dies (#155523).

I have used the new Naturally Gilded 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#161639) for the background. This pack consists of 3 designs in silver, gold & copper and are part of the new Online Exclusives products.

I have been playing with the Two-Tone Flora stamp set #160844) again which is where you will find these flowers.

I added small drops of the White Pearlised Enamel Effects (#156310) to the stamens of the flowers. Just ensure you leave this to dry as it doesn't dry instantly. I usually add this at the end and put aside for an hour or so.

I hope you are all having a great weekend and getting time to craft. 

I have used a variety of products on todays card with the flowers from the Two-Tone Flora stamp set (#160844). This is a Two-step stamp set but I have decided just to stamp the “line” image and not stamp the second image on top to colour the background of the flower.

Don’t forget to check out all the “Online Exclusives” of never before seen products which are now available for purchase-