creating art with marilyn

• Basic White card base is 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
• Basic White layer is 4 x 5-1/4  and ran through the Painted Texture embossing folder
• Bermuda Bay cardstock is cut at 1 x 5-1/4 and ran through the Dainty Diamond 3 D embossing folder and glued to the embossed layer
• Stamp image from Flowers of Friendship on a piece of Basic White cut to 2-3/4  x 4 and color it with Stampin Blends
• Stamp and color a couple of extra images of the large flower on a scrape of Basic White and fussy cut them out and layer them onto the base flower with a mini dimensional
• With Stampin Write markers color the sentiment and stamp in onto a small piece of basic white and attach it to a layer of Bermuda Bay cardstock and attach it to the card with dimentsional
• Glue three sequins into the card 
• To color the piece of Polka Dot ribbon sponge it  with a dauber in Bermuda Bay ink. Then tie in a bow and attach it to the card with glue dots

• Card base is Balmy Blue cut a 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored and folded at 4-1/4
• Top layer is 4 x 5-1/4 and embossed with the Brick and Mortar folder and glued to the card base
• DSP is 1-1/4 x 5-1/4 from the In Color 6 x 6 Assorted DSP
• Attack a piece of the Silver Mesh Ribbon on an diagonal to the card with Stampin Seal
• Die cut two pansies and the pansy bud in Basic White and sponge centers with Balmy Blue and sponge edges in Misty Moonlight
• Assemble pansies with dimensionals
• Pansy face is die cut in Misty Moonlight cardstock and glued to the pansy
• Attach the pansies to the card base with a single dimensional leaving room to add the leaves
• The leaves and bud stem are die cut in Old Olive and attached under the pansy with a mini dimensional
• Add a Genial Gem to the centers of the pansy face and Silver Metallic Pearls to the card and for a final touch add a Bumblebee Trinket to the card

• Highland Heather card base cut at 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
• Using Versamark stamp the images from the Hand Penned Petal stamp set on the card base
• Cut a 3×4 layer of Basic White and run it through the Painted Texture Embossing folder
• Cut a layer of Highland Heather 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 and attach it to the embossed layer
• Cut a layer of Basic White 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 and attach it to the Highland Heather Layer
• On a scrape of Basic White, stamp image from the Hand Penned Petal stamp set in Memento Black and color the image using the Stampin Blends and die cut the image out using the Penned Flower die
• Attach a piece of the Highland Heather Grosgrain ribbon to the three layers and then attach the colored image to the card layer with dimensionals
• Place three of the In Color Jewels to the card

• Polish Pink card base 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
• Expression in Ink DSP cut 2 x 5-1/4 glued to right edge of card base
• Basic White layer cut at 4 x  5-1/4,  die cut edge using die from Scalloped Contour die. Stamp image from Elegantly Said and Thanks from Artistically Inked in Polished Pink ink. Trim to desired width to finish front of card
• Attack a bow using the Polished Pink open weave ribbon and place a few In Color Jewels on the card

• Basic White card base 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
• Pinewood Plank embossing folder on Basic White 4 x 5-1/4
• Add Pale Papaya & White  ribbon
• Stamp birds, some leaf branches and the large and small single flowers  from Free As A Bird stamp set in Memento Black
• Color birds, leaves and flowers with Stampin Blends
• Die cut birds out with the largest oval die and fussy cut leaves and flowers
• Attach oval to card base using dimensionals
• Attach leaves and flowers with mini dimentsionals
• On scrap of Basic White stamp sentiment in Pale Papaya and fussy cut around it
• Attach sentiment to card with dimensionals
• Add Champagne Rhinestones to card

Instruction for Hand Penned Card:

Stamp Sets: Hand Penned Petals, Flowers of Friendship.

Dies: Hippo and Friends

Inks: Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, Daffodil Delight.

Paper Products: Basic White, Polished Pink, Water Colour paper, Hand Penned DSP

Other Products: Versa Mark, Gold Embossing Powder, Water Painter brushes, Stampin Seal and dimensionals.

Instructions to make the card

1. Card base is Basic White cut at 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
2. Layer 2 is Polish Pink cut at 5-1/4 x 4
3. DSP layer is 3-7/8 x 5-1/8
4. Stamp Hand Penned Stamp on water colour paper in gold embossing powder
5. Water colour flowers in Polish Pink ink and the leaves in Soft Succulent ink
6. Die cut the flower images using the Penned Flower die
7. Lay the Polished Pink card stock layer over the Basic White card base and using the smallest layering die, die cut out both layer together
8. Using the next larger die, cut out the die on the DSP layer
9. Attach the layers using liquid glue
10. Lightly trace the cut out image onto the inside of the card as a guide for placement of your sentiment
11. Heat emboss sentiment in Gold embossing powder
12. Stamp the flower image in the corner of the card with Gold embossing powder and water colour the flowers
13. Attach the die cut flowers with dimensionals to the corners of the card being careful not to place any on the edges of the flower that will be appearing over the sentiment and inside of the card.

Here is another card using Flirty Flamingo and Soft Succulent Ink

Hand Penned Petals Bundle (English)	Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set	Flowers Of Friendship Cling Stamp Set	Hippo & Friends Dies
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad	Metallics Embossing Powders
Versamark Pad	Water Painters	Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Hand Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Oh My Gosh have you seen what the June Paper Pumpkin is going to be! Paper Pumpkin will be coordinating with the Expression in Ink from the new Annual Catalogue. This month’s incredible kit is featuring three new 2021-23 In Colours and contains enough elements to create nine cards (3 each of 3 designs) and includes trendy alcohol ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Stampin’ Ink Spots! And, it all comes in a beautiful colourful collectible box. This is a super affordable way to get acquainted with the new colours in Stampin’ Up’s current line and a great way to be introduced into card making. And if you love it all, you can pair this kit up with products from the coordinating Expressions In Ink Suite. Coordinating colours are Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink.The cost of the kits are $30. You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive a kit each month. Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin between May 11 and June 10th to get your Expressions in Colour paperpumpkin.com/en-ca

What is Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully-themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage Stampin’ Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in paper crafting.

Do you want to build your collection of the new 2021-2023 In-Colour products on a budget? You can join my 2021-2023 In Color Club. You will receive all of the products listed below in one of the five new in-colours each month for five months, May through September.

Fresh Freesia • Polished Pink • Evening Evergreen • Soft Succulent • Pale Papaya

Products include:

• 1 pack of 8 1/2 x 11” Card stock (24 sheets)
• Stampin’ Up Ink Pad
• Stampin’ Up Ink Pad Refill
• Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack *
• 1/4” Ribbon (full roll

At the end of the 5 months you will receive a 1/2 pack of the In Color 6×6 DSP and the Stampin’ Write Markers free!

By signing up, you are committing to participate in all five months.This club requires 5 members and when a club is full, I will open up a new club. I will send you a invoice on May 10 and payment is due by May 17. I will place the order on May 18 and once I received the products, I will prep them and and contact you for pick up or mail them out to you.

The cost of the In Color Club is $60 for pickup or $70 to mail out.

During the months of June through September, you will receive an invoice on the first day of the month.This invoice can be paid by PayPal, credit card, etransfer, or cash. Once paid, I will place the order by the fifth day of the month.

**If there are products that are unavailable, they will be shipped when they are available at no extra cost to you.

Canadian Residents only

For more information you can private message me or email me at marilynpearen@hotmail.com

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

The New 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue will be launching May 4th. There are some great new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons and Embellishments. If you are like me and you would like it all but your budget is limited how about getting a Product Share. What is a Product Share? It’s a great way to get your hands on a sample of the Designers Series Paper, Ribbons and Embellishments.

Individual Shares will include samples of the DSP, Ribbon and Embellishments

Designer Series Paper – 120 sheets, a 6×6 sample of the DSP – cost $56 (includes postage)

• Beauty of the Earth (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• Bloom Where You’re Planted (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• Expressions in Ink Specialty (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• Hand Penned (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• In the Wild (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• Pansy Petals (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• Simply Elegant Specialty (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• Sweet Symmetry (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• Tidings of Christmas (12 – 6×6 pieces)
• You’re A Peach (12 – 6×6 pieces)

Ribbon /Trim – 30.5 yards – Cost $44 (includes postage)

• Just Jade & Gold 3/8″ Braided Ribbon (2.5 yards)
• Flirty Flamingo 1/4″Gold Metallic Ribbon (2.5 yards)
• 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon (10 yards / 5 colors – 2021- 2023 in Colors)
• Evening Evergreen 3/8″ Chevron Weave Ribbon (2.5 yards)
• Smokey Slate 7/8″ Textured Ribbon (2.5 yards)
• Highland Heather 1/2″ Grosgrain Ribbon (2.5 yards)
• Mint Macaron 1/2″ Soft Velvet Ribbon (1 yard)
• Pale Papaya & White 1/2″ Ribbon (2.5 yards)
• Simply Elegant Trim (2 yards / 1 each color)

Embellishments – Cost $37 (includes Postage)

• Paper Lattice (1sheet)
• Loose Flower Flourish (15 pieces)
• Bumblebee Trinkets – Matte Gold (5 pieces)
• Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack (1 sheet + 25 adhesive backed sequins)
• Genial Gems (25 pack)
• 2020 – 2022 In Color Square Gems (25 pack)
• 2021 – 2023 In Color Jewels (25 pack)
• Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials (45 pack)
• Round and Square Brads (50 pieces)
• Shaker Shapes (1/4 pack)

Shipping via oversized letter included

Get the “I want it All”option which includes all of the product shares PLUS get a FREE PACKAGE OF OMBRE GIFT BAGS COST $137.

Pre Order today! I’ll invoice you with your costs on May 3rd. You can pay me by e-transfer, or check.

Product Share Timeline

• May 3rd 2021 – Deadline to order your share and pay – I will send you an invoice when you sign up.
• May 4th 2021 – I will place the order for the Product Shares.
• Mid May – As soon as the products arrive I will package it.
• Mid to late May – I’ll ship the share(s) or contact you for pick up.
• Product Share only available to Canadian Residents

Pre-order your Product Share Now

Here is my Mother’s Day card for the Canada Inks Up Blog Hop and the card instructions

Stamps: Pansy Petals, Timeless Tulips

Dies: Pansy Die, Scalloped Contour Dies

Inks: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, So Saffron, Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Garden Green, Smokey Slate and Memento Black.

Paper Products: Highland Heather, Basic White card stock.

Other Products: Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder, Gold 1/4″ Ribbon, Bumblebee Trinkets, Metallic Pearls, Wink of Stella, glue dots, dimensionals.

Instructions to make the Card

1. Card base is Highland Heather 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4, using a landscape fold.
2. Basic White card stock cut at 4 x 5-1/4 and embossed with the Brick and Mortar embossing folder. Lightly sponge some of the bricks with a sponge dauber using Smokey Slate Ink. Attach this layer to the card base with Stampin Seal.
3. To stamp the large pansy, I stamped the large detailed pansy first using Gorgeous Grape (I found it easier to see the different layers doing the detailed stamp first) then stamped the background stamp in Highland Heather. The face of the pansy I stamped in So Saffron then the next layer in Memento Black and the center is stamped in Bumblebee.
4. To stamp the small pansy I stamped the detailed layer first in Gorgeous Grape and the background in Highland Heather. The face of the pansy is in Gorgeous Grape and center is Bumblebee.
5. The leaves I also found it easier to stamp the darker layer first using Evening Evergreen and then the background in Garden Green.
6. Die cut the pansies and leaves out using the Pansy Dies.
7. I assembled the pansies and leaves to the card using dimensionals.
8. The sentiment is from the Timeless Tulip stamp set stamped in Gorgeous Grape and then die cut using the new Scalloped Contours Dies. I also die cut out a Highland Heather layer using the same die and then glued them together and attached to the card using Stampin Seal.
9. Fold and tuck a small piece of the Gold 1/4″ ribbon under the pansy cluster using glue dots.
10. For a little bling I used the Metallic Gold Pearls and the cute Bumblebee Trinket attaching it with glue dots.
11. I brushed a little Wink of Stella on the pansy faces.