Hello Critters for the Pals Blog Hop

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team’s theme is “Cute Critters” – showcasing their card/project with adorable animals, birds, or insects for any occasion. We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I decided to take this month’s theme and create something you can use/wear everyday. I had so much fun stamping these cute critter masks!
Stampin' Up! Beauty Abounds stamped masks - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used several stamps sets (Beauty Abounds, Bloom & Grown, Oval Occasions) and many different colored inks. The key to getting a good stamped image for the floral bouquet was using the Stamparatus!  I reinked it several times to get a nice bold image. The butterflies and “hello” sentiment I stamped randomly using Gorgeous Grape, Magenta Madness, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay, and Daffodil Delight ink pads.

Did you know you can store your mask in a Stampin’ Up! Standard Stamp Case?! (*See below for a complete list of products I used.) It’s a great way to keep it clean and protected in your purse or car.
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can purchase a set of four of these stamp cases in my online store for just $8 (That’s just $2 per case). Keep one for yourself and gift the others to family and friends. It’s easy to decorate your stamp/”mask” case with some designer series paper then include a few masks inside to gift to others. Of course I had to decorate my cases to coordinate with the masks.
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The designer series paper measures 7 x 10 1/2 and slides in the plastic covering the case.  How quick & easy is that?!!! I think the “Smile” sentiment from Daisy Lane was the perfect choice to go on the mask case.
Stampin' Up! Daisy Lane ad Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case for gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I created a card front using the Butterfly Beauty Dies, Rainbow Glimmer Paper, and Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the layers to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 piece of Gorgeous Grape cardstock and adhered this to the True Love Designer Series Paper before inserting it in the sleeve so everything is protected. I added the bow on top of the stamp case with a mini glue dot.
Stampin' Up! Daisy Lane ad Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case for gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Look how perfect the masks fit inside.
Stampin' Up! True Love Designer Series Paper stamp case for disposable masks - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My second stamp case is created using the Snail Mail Designer Series Paper. I loved the hello pattern for this project!
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty and Snail Mail Designer Series Paper stamp case gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I stamped the hello sentiment from Snailed It (and/or Beauty Abounds) randomly on the masks along with the butterflies. Do you have a favorite mask or mask case from today? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below.
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty Dies stamp case for disposable stamped masks - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can create masks for any occasion…color coordinate with your outfit, share your creativity (hobby or business), celebrate a holiday, etc. I thought the bunny mask would be cute for Easter which made me think of other holidays and one thing led to another…. Here’s my St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day masks. (I’m sure I’ll be making more!)
Stampin' Up! So Much Happy and A Wish For Everything St. Patricks Day mask idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I just pulled from different holiday stamp sets I had (So Much Happy, Game On, A Wish For Everything, Meant To Be, Pattern Play).

Masks work best when everyone wears one. You can make and wear these masks yourself and share with others to help keep our communities safe! I ordered the masks from Amazon. It’s a great way to use your stamps in a different way!

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on April 14th when our theme is “Great Family Occasions” when our Design Team creates a project for any special occasion. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  3. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
  4. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  5. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  6. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  7. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  8. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  9. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  10. Jennifer Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
  11. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  12. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  13. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  14. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  15. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
  16. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  17. Sara Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
  18. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  19. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  20. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
  21. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  22. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  23. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
  24. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  25. Lori Webb at Clever Copies
  26. Lisa Milligan at Stamping Made Simple

Have a great Day! Stay Safe! Stay well!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Stamparatus

$49.00

Fall Card Swap Showcase…Day 2

Here’s more inspiration for you today from my Fall Card Swap.  If you missed the first set of cards, click HERE to view. The collection of cards I’m sharing today might not all have current Stampin’ Up! products, but every card gives great ideas for color combinations, layouts, and techniques. I would love for you to leave a comment for these amazing crafters!

Stampin' Up! Day of Thanks gatefold Thanksgiving card idea - visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Sally Grissom
Stampin' Up! Day of Thanks gatefold Thanksgiving card idea - visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Sally Grissom
Stampin' Up! Back on Your Feet stamp set card idea for support - visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Carol Busby
Stampin' Up! Picture Perfect Birthday card idea with Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper
Card Swap from Judy Hoffman
Stampin' Up! Fun Fold Birthday card idea - visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Judy Hoffman
Stampin' Up! Love You To Pieces Puzzle fun fold card idea - visit juststmapin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Hilda Burton
Stampin Up Love You To Pieces fun fold with Puzzle Pieces Dies card idea - visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Hilda Burton
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty Dies box card birthday card idea - visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Susan Kuenzel (CASEd from juststampin.com)
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Bouquet Butterfly Beauty Birthday card idea - visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Swap from Susan Kuenzel (CASEd from juststampin.com)

Thank you to everyone who participated!  It was so much fun getting “Happy Mail”! Speaking of “Happy Mail”….How many cards did you send this week in celebration of the first annual World Card Sending Week? Email me (j.stark@myactv.net) or leave a comment with how many cards you sent and I will pass that number along to Stampin’ Up! The goal was to send 50,000 cards this week! I appreciate your help in reaching our goal. I will let you know the results as soon as I hear!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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X is for Box

Welcome to my ABC Card Series! Throughout this series I’ve been sharing a variety of cards for every occasion. Today’s card is a fun fold boX card. I love to make fun fold cards and this one is not only different, it’s really quick & easy to make!

Stampin Up! Perennial Essence and Beauty Abounds fun fold box card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Materials and Measurements

  • Card base:  5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Mossy Meadow cardstock scored at 2, 4, 6, and 8.
  • Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper – Cut 4 strips 1 3/4 x 5 1/4.  (I stamped my sentiment on one of the panels. You could use whisper white cardstock if your DSP is too busy or dark.)
  • Basic Black cardstock to cut Butterfly Beauty dies.

I used a strip of Tear & Tape along the 1/2 inch side to adhere the box. The butterfly dies are attached to the card with a glue dot on each butterfly along the center fold line. This card will display nicely on a shelf.  I love how it looks like the butterflies are floating.  Here’s more views of this fun card.

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty and Perennial Essence fun fold box card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin' Up! Beauty Abounds and Perennial Essence fun fold box card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

And it folds flat to mail in a standard envelope.

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty and Perennial Essence fun fold box card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

So, what do you think?  Ready to give this fun fold a try? Click on the product links below if you need any of the supplies. If you find you don’t want/need full packs of paper and just want a sample, you can click HERE to view the details to order my “Suite” Holiday Catalog Product Shares!

Hope you have an eXcellent day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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