C is for Congratulations

June 2, 2019June 11, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 8 Comments

Welcome to my ABC Card Series! I’m looking forward to sharing a variety of cards for every occasion from A to Z! Today I want to share some congratulations cards! There are many different reasons to congratulate someone (a new job or job promotion, retirement, anniversary, engagement, new baby, graduation, etc.) Today’s cards feature a simple fun folding pop up gift card card or money holder.

Stampin' Up! Friendly Expressions Congratulations card ideas for graduation, new job, etc. - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I can honestly say these cards are quick & easy to create! I made this graduation card in less than 30 minutes before I had to head out the door to the graduation party! I enjoy making graduation cards in the school colors which is why this one is gorgeous grape, silver, and black.

Stampin Up Friendly Expressions graduation card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp Here’s the card details…The card base is 5 1/2 x 11 scored at 4 1/4, 5 1/2, and 6 3/4. Fold accordian style and add a strip of Tear & Tape along the score line as shown below.

Stampin Up Gorgeous Grape pop up gift card/money holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Fold the card and adhere. Use the Classic Label Punch to punch halfway in the middle of the fold then on each side. (*Line the punch along the edge of the paper to do each side.)

Add a piece of 4 x 5 1/4 Whisper White cardstock on the inside to stamp a sentiment or add a handwritten message. Insert cash, check, or gift card in the center slot for a fun pop up when the recipient opens the card.

Wrap the card in ribbon and add your layered sentiment to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used the Friendly Expressions Stamp Set for both of my cards. I love the font and different sentiments in this stamp set. It is on the retirement list which means tomorrow is the last day to order it before it’s gone for good.

Stampin Up Friendly Expressions stamp set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The graduation cap is made with a 1 3/4 square of cardstock. Take a 5 inch piece of Bakers Twine, fold in half and make a knot. Fray the ends and adhere to the square with a glue dot. Punch a 1/2″ circle and adhere on top with a Stampin’ Dimensional.

Stampin Up Friendly Expressions graduation gift card or money holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love the color combination on my next card, daffodil delight and gray granite.

Stampin' Up! Friendly Expressions congratulation gift card/ money holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The sentiment is stamped on a piece of 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 Whisper White and layered on a piece of 3 x 4 Daffodil Delight Designer Series Paper. I stamped and punched 2 daisies on Daffodil delight and adhered to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The gold faceted dots add the finishing touch. For this card I added a restaurant gift card on the inside for the newly retired recipient.

Stampin' Up pop up gift card holder using the Classic Label Punch - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Thanks to Ronda Wade for the pop up gift card idea! I will be making more of these for upcoming graduations in different school colors!

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Congratulations Cards Product List (*Click on image to view in my online store.)

Friendly Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146673] $19.00	Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146983] $8.50	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $8.50
Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146964] $11.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] $7.50	Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad [147118] $7.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $7.50
Gray Granite 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [147656] $7.50	Gorgeous Grape 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146940] $8.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Twine Baker’s Whisper White [124262] $3.00
Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	1/2″ Circle Punch [119869] $6.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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20 More Ideas Using Retiring Favorites

May 13, 2019May 14, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Recently I share two of my favorite retiring products, the Envelope Punch Board and the Large Letters Framelits Dies. If you missed those posts with project samples, you can view them HERE and HERE. Today I’m taking a trip down Memory Lane and showcasing more of my favorite dies that are retiring. These are so versatile!! You can click on any image to view the original post.

Detailed Floral Thinlits

Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits

Celebrate You Thinlits

Happy Birthday Thinlits

Sunshine Wishes Thinlits

Which retiring die is your favorite? I love to hear from you! Leave a comment below.

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Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Retiring Favorite Dies (*Click on the image to view in my online store.)

Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies [141482] $29.00	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749] $31.00	Celebrate You Thinlit Dies [146840] $23.00
Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700] $20.00	Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies [141489] $27.00	Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488] $27.00

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A Showcase of Valentines

February 14, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 12 Comments

I am often so busy creating that I don’t always get to photograph and blog about each card or gift I make. To me what’s most important is to share that handmade kindness and make someone smile. Today I have three different Valentine’s Day cards I made this year which I did manage to take a photograph or two before sending.

My first card today was for my son. It was made using products from the All My Love Suite.

My son loves to snowboard and he is heading to Colorado at the end of this month for a ski vacation. I know he will appreciate the little gift I tucked inside to enjoy the slopes in Vail! This card is clean & simple and full of love!

Yesterday I shared one of my favorite Sale-A-Bration stamp sets, Part of My Story. I promised to show you another card I made using the same sentiment. (If you missed yesterday’s post, click HERE to view.) I love that this sentiment can be used any time of the year. I enjoyed making these simple Valentine cards for my friends!

I used Stampin’ Up!’s Whisper White note cards & envelopes which made creating quick, easy, and economical! Great for when having to make multiples! I also used the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies to cut the hearts (just like I did for all of today’s cards). These dies are gorgeous with stitching and scalloped details and can be used year round for wedding, anniversary, or other lovely occasions!

Check out the long scalloped die at the bottom. You can use this die to add detail and stitching on an envelope flap and much more! How cool is that?! (Special thanks to Mary Fish for sharing that tip!)

Next, here’s a pop up gift card holder I made for my daughter. Her college apartment is across the street from Panera so I know she will enjoy this treat.

I love how the heart gift card coordinates with the colors in the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper. Check back tomorrow and I will share all the details how to make this pop up gift card holder.

Previously I shared a project I made for my husband. I’m giving him “the key to my heart”. If you missed that project you can view it HERE.

I hope you are surrounded by love today. I am reminded of a simple poem I read to my students recently… “There are silver ships, There are gold ships, But the best of all is friendship!”

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Product List *Click on the image to shop my online store.

Meant To Be Cling Bundle [150587] $53.00	Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set [148626] $24.00	Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies [148527] $35.00	Well Written Framelits Dies [148534] $40.00
Part Of My Story Cling Stamp Set [149719] $0.00	All My Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576] $11.00	Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926] $27.00	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $6.50
Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146970] $8.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416] $8.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138337] $8.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad [147140] $7.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106] $7.50
All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack [148584] $9.00	Twine Baker’s Whisper White [124262] $3.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
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