Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Elevate Your Homemade Cards Using the Latest Colors and Layering Techniques

Scraps of In Colors Create an Exciting Layered Card

While in my studio at Tranquillity Cottage, most mornings are a chance to explore my creativity! Today, I was in the mood to use layering techniques. I selected Kay Kalthoff's May 2025 demonstrator team planner, "Impressions Abloom," designed by Rhonda Wade. Tearing strips of colorful Stampin' Up! cardstock in the stunning 2025-2027 In Colors is a simple yet effective technique for creating backgrounds.

Do you enjoy layering techniques? The "Thanks for Being There" card begins with an embossed Mini Corrugated 3D layer to elevate the layout. Next comes the five torn strips and faux Secret Sea linen ribbon. Pair your cardstock with the charming flowers stamped from the Impressions Abloom set and pop up with Dimensionals for an eye-catching design. The final touch is to add bling with flat pearls.

Thank you to Kay Kalthoff and Ronda Wade for the inspiration!

Read more about card making ideas in today's blog post. Layered cards are an artistic way to showcase and add flair to memorable cards.

Take care,

Linda Ann

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Some posts contain Amazon affiliate or Stamp-n-Storage associate links, where I earn a small commission from qualified purchases. It is important to me that I only recommend quality products that I use and enjoy! I am also an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Tips for Layering in Card Making

Base:

Start with a card base using quality cardstock. Thick Basic White is a wise choice when using Stampin' Up! products. The colored card bases work well in cards, too.
A2 is a common size in the USA. A few examples of A2 card bases are (height x width):

Portrait: 5.5" x 8.5" scored and folded at 4.25".
Landscape: 8.5" x 5.5" scored and folded at 4.25".
Tall: 11" x 4.25" scored and folded at 5.5".

Mats:

Frame the layers by using mats in similar or varying shades.
Mats created from Designer Series Paper will add a decorative touch to your cards.
Die cutting the mats add interest, while embossing provides texture to the design.
Tearing the edges of the mat creates dimension.
Use inked Sponge Daubers to gently highlight or lowlight the edges of the mat to add definition.
Consider tipping the mat for a non-linear creative touch.
When measuring for a mat, one tip is to add an additional .25" to the height and width. Cardmakers use a variety of measurements but the additional one-fourth of an inch is easy to cut - and remember.

Die Cuts and Punches:

The list of die cuts and punchs are endless! Consider using tags, flowers, labels, decorations, geometric shapes, and more to enhance the layers.
Dimensionals will pop up the die cuts to make them stand out on the card.

Embellishments:

Consider embellishments the jewelry to your card. They are the decorative touches that add sparkle or a personal touch to the layers.
Some examples are:

Gems.
Brass butterflies, dragonflies, hearts and more.
Ribbon.
Twine.
Stella.

To learn more about creating the "Thanks for Being There" card, sign up for the July 2025 Newletter in the pop up box or on the sheet at the end of the HOME post.

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Sentiment from Impressions Abloom

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Impressions Abloom Bundle (English) [165611]	Impressions Abloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165605]	Impressions Abloom Dies [165610]
Nested Essentials Dies [161597]	Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder [165559]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165622]
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165625]	Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165626]	Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165621]
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Floral Impressions Suite Collection (English) [165617]	Floral Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165603]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [165281]	Secret Sea 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [165273]
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192]

Adding a Border to the Inside of the Card

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Welcome to Linda Ann Hinde's Tranquillity Cottage blog home page. As an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and retired teacher, I am dedicated to sharing my love of card making, scrapbooking, and planning with people who enjoy paper crafting. There will be times when I share my quilting and sewing projects, too. Don't be surprised if a picture of a favorite recipe shows up in the newsfeed since my interests are many.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

All Suites and Suite Products are Buy One, Get One 50% Off

What a Deal!!!

Starting on June 3rd all suites and suite products are buy one, get one 50% off while supplies last.

All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Products are available only while supplies last.
Tip: Since the lowest priced item will be 50% off, I suggest you make two purchases if desiring items in various price ranges and both orders are over $72.31. I would order the suites separate of lower pirced products.
In the United States, the minimum shipping charge of $7.95 USD will apply to order totals up to $72.31 USD. Order totals greater than this will be calculated at 11%.

How Does the Pricing Work?

Interested in a Project Sheet to the "Celebrating You Today" card?

Purchase two Suite or Suite Products (including suite bundles at reduced price.) – The most expensive item will be at full price, and the lower-priced item will be 50% off.

Purchase three suite or suite products (including suite bundles at reduced price.) - The most expensive item will be full price, the lower-priced item will be 50% off, and the third item will be regular price.

Purchase four suite or suite products (including suite bundles at reduced price.) - The two most expensive items will be full price, and the two lowest-priced items will be 50% off.

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Qualifying Products

Floral Impressions Suite Collection (English) [165617]	Celebratory Sips Suite Collection (English) [165600]
Florals In Bloom Suite Collection (English) [165193]	Turtle Y Cute Suite Collection (English) [165235]
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [165217]	Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection (English) [165172]
Boho Vibes Suite Collection (English) [165156]	Lovely Garden Suite Collection (English) [165541]
Botanical Textures Suite Collection (English) [165563]	On The Go Suite Collection (English) [165583]
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [164659]	Floral Delight Suite Collection (English) [164716]
Everyday Skies Suite Collection (English) [164635]	Wildflower Birthday Suite Collection (English) [164604]
Storybook Moments Suite Collection (English) [164681]	Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection (English) [164619]
Marbled Elegance Suite Collection (English) [164923]	Otterly Adorable Suite Collection (English) [164939]
Country Woods Suite Collection (English) [163418]	Unbounded Beauty Suite Collection (English) [163390]
Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English) [163320]	Full Of Life Suite Collection (English) [163369]
Mediterranean Blooms Suite Collection (English) [163300]	Wildly Flowering Suite Collection (English) [163339]
Lily Pond Lane Suite Collection (English) [163354]	Take To The Sky Suite Collection (English) [163832]
To Market Suite Colection (English) [163433]