Category Archives: Card Making

A collection of blog posts & pictures to showcase hand made cards & paper crafting ideas and techniques

Cupcake earrings gift & card in one!

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Card making is admittedly, not my only crafting endeavor… I also have a jewelry business Miss Kitty Creations.  I create tiny *scented* (yes, scented) mini faux food jewelry.  I make waffles, cakes, pies, cupcakes and seasonal pieces like shortbread Christmas tree earrings.  And they ALL smell exactly as they should: pumpkin pie smells just like pumpkin pie, and the cupcakes are to die for scented to match the icing.

Here are some examples of what I make:

Scented Cupcake jewelry by Miss Kitty Creations

Scented Cupcake jewelry by Miss Kitty Creations

When I discovered Lawn Fawn I just knew I needed to find a way to use their adorable items with my jewelry.  And I finally came up with something:  card and gift in one!! These cards have a trap door that allows the recipient to get their jewelry out of the card without having to destroy the card.

 

Miss Kitty Creations Scented Cupcake earrings Gift Card Stamp Right Up

Miss Kitty Creations Scented Cupcake earrings Gift Card using Lawn Fawn by Stamp Right Up

 

Miss Kitty Creations Scented Cupcake earrings Gift Card Stamp Right Up

Miss Kitty Creations Scented Cupcake earrings Gift Card using Lawn Fawn by Stamp Right Up

 

 

 

 

Here is what I used to create this adorable gift card holder:

  • Lawn Fawn:
    • Hello Sunshine collection patterned paper “April”
    • Stitched journaling card die
    • Admit One (sentiment)
    • Birthday Tags (pull out tab)
    • Pink Lemonade lawn trimmings

The cup / bubble that the earrings are in can be purchased here:  Stampin Up Treat Cups

Stampin Up’s Calling All [Super] Hero’s Mini Journals

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As soon as I saw the Calling All Hero’s photopolymer set by Stampin Up I knew i had to have it!!  I had so many ideas on what to do with it – and i loved that it worked for both boys AND girls.

My friend Eric and his two best friends make an annual pilgrimage to the Fan Expo (Comic Con) in Toronto every year.  It’s HUGE and there is SO much to see.  So I thought it would be cool to make them a memento that would be as practical as it was cool. (At least I thought so anyway :P)

And the mini craft journals project began.  I started planning weeks before and used scraps of computer paper to test layouts – I think I tried about 6 different designs before I came up with this one.  I just love that this set is  photopolymer!! Being completely transparent I was able to position the letters perfectly without having to use a position-er or make costly mistakes!

Here is the finished journals – I made one for each of them and personalized it with their names.  I included pop rocks and candy with them in the package when I sent them too.

 

Calling All Hero's Mini Journal by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

Calling All Hero’s Mini Journal by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

Here’s the best part – you can make these too!! It was easy once I knew the layout – just needed one stamp set and two basic ink colors!

Here is a list of what I used – and don’t forget you can shop online 2-4-7 by clicking on any of the links.

Comic Con Fax Expo Mini Craft Journal Project supplies list:

Calling All Hero’s photopolymer stamp set

Memento Black Ink

Real Red Ink

Mini Craft Grid Journals

Stampin Up Convention General Swaps Inspire Create Share 2014

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Stampin Up Convention ~Inspire Create Share 2014. My first Stampin Up convention. What a busy but unforgettably fun experience!! One of the best parts of the convention is the general swapping that happens throughout the convention. Everywhere from in the … Continue reading →

Vancouver Area Card Making Workshop: Birthday Bash!

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Phewf! It’s been a little while since I have been able to post an update for you all!  A lot has changed for me, and I am now back in British Columbia in New Westminster.  Now that my craft room is all unpacked I am finally able to hold card making workshops again.  (YAY!)

The first class I did was a huge success so I hope that some of you will be able to join me for my second workshop in New Westminster. The theme for this card making workshop is “Birthday Bash”. Birthdays happen all throughout the year – so be prepared for them! This workshop will feature 3 cards: one feminine, one masculine and one junior (child / tween) card.

All the materials you need will be provided to make each card, all you will need to bring with you is basic supplies like Tombow or snail, pop dots / dimensionals and fine pointed scissors along with any other tools you find useful when crafting! I provide the project kits, complete with all materials and pre-cut card stock; all you need to do is learn the fun techniques and assemble the projects!

 

Here is the masculine birthday card design we will be making in this workshop:

Stampin Up Traveler, World Map & Postage Due Masculine Birthday Card by Wendie Bee Stampin Up Traveler, World Map & Postage Due Masculine Birthday Card by Wendie Bee

 

Here is what I used to make this card – click the item to purchase the supplies in my online store:

STAMPS:

 

CARD STOCK:

 

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MISC:

 

A Perfect Blend: coffee gift card holder & card in one!

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This weekend I just recently got my “Perfect Blend” stamp set from Stampin Up. I saw it in the catalog but didn’t think I loved it… until it arrived.  I give a lot of coffee gift cards throughout the year to many people as thank you gifts and I wanted to come up with something that is non-seasonal. Here is what I came up with:

 

 

 

Perfect Blend Coffee Card by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

Perfect Blend Coffee Card by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

 

Here are the supplies I used to make this card:

Stamps:  Perfect Blend, Dictionary background stamp

Paper:

  • Card base:  Chocolate Chip
  • Layer / mat:  crumb cake, very vanilla
  • Cup: whisper white

Ink:  Crumb cake, chocolate chip

Tools:  Word bubble framelit

Misc:  Early espresso 1/8″ ribbon, gold sequins

 

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To order any of the supplies used for this project call me today 514-482-4653 or email at stamprightup@hotmail.com

I can ship anywhere in Canada, including Quebec for as low as 10% of your order (before tax)!  • Now it’s even easier to shop with me!  I accept Credit cards, email money transfer and Paypal.

Video Tutorial: Stampin Up Circle Framelits Rainbow Card

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I can’t believe it!! My first video tutorial!! It’s *really* basic, so be gentle with me – but I have an even better understanding of what I will do different next time so each video will get better and better!!

 

For my first video, I chose to do a tutorial on how to make the rainbow card I posted recently (click to find the list of supplies you will need to make this card)

 

Rainbow Circle Framelit Card by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

Rainbow Circle Framelit Card by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

 

 

 

Lawn Fawn: Year Four & Hello Sunshine

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When I saw Lawn Fawn’s new releases from CHA this year I knew I just had to have all of them!! Especially the Hello Sunshine collection.  I love that the Year Four stamp set also has coordinating dies!

 

I stamped the images on white card stock (except the hippo which was stamped on Stampin Up Smoky Slate), colored all the images with colored pencils using the blending technique I showcased in this past post .  I just LOVE the bright happy colors of the Hello Sunshine paper collection – I had a hard time choosing which one to use on this card to compliment the critters!!!

 

 

Lawn Fawn Year Four by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

Lawn Fawn Year Four by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

 

Love this card but don’t have the time to make one yourself?  This is now available for purchase in my Etsy store

As always stampers – your comments are welcome and appreciated!

Stampin Up Petite Petals in my pocket

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A family friend sent me this denim pocket stamp to cheer me up. I thought it would pair perfectly with Stampin Up’s new Petite Petals stamp & punch set. I also used the teeny tiny flower punch and the stamp from the Sale-A-Bration set. The banner and sentiment is from Lawn Fawn.

Here is the card I made with it & sent her to say thank you:

 

Stampin Up Petite Petals in Denim Pocket by Wendie Bee Stamp Right Up

Stampin Up Petite Petals in Denim Pocket by Wendie Bee Stamp Right Up

Valentine’s Day: Squirrels In Love

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Just a quick post today to show you a card I made for Eric – we have an inside joke about squirrels, and since Stampin Up doesn’t have any squirrel stamps I went to my local scrapbook store & got this set from Kaiser Craft

Kaiser Craft Squirrels In Love Card by Wendie Bee

Kaiser Craft Squirrels In Love Card by Wendie Bee

A special thanks to Cee Cee for the inspiration for this card – I pretty much cased the entire thing, but just changed the paper & colors to fit with the supplies I had on hand.

Stampin Up: Speech Bubble Dies & Retro Fresh Washi

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Hiya Stampers,

Just a quick post today to share a card I made for Eric’s Grandmother who spoiled us with cake & presents on our most recent visit.  I love spending time with family  ❤

They have a budgie bird named Pom Pom, so I wanted to incorporate a bird in the card somehow… He is bright colors so I wanted to make sure the card reflected that as well.

Here is what I came up with:

Stampin Up retro fresh washi tape Merci / Thank You card by Montreal Demonstrator Wendie Bee Stampin Up retro fresh washi tape Merci / Thank You card by Montreal Demonstrator Wendie Bee

Stampin Up’s retro fresh washi tape made this card ridiculously easy & quick to make on the fly (last minute).  The only cutting of paper was the card base and first layer… the tape I just pulled off a piece and layered each design onto the card.  I used markers to clor the toucan bird, and fussy cut him out and adhering him using dimensionals

Here’s a really neat trick:  Here is how I created a layered effect for the speech bubble :

  1. Die cut bottom layer of speech bubble in solid colored card stock.
  2. Using the same die, I placed it on white card stock then with a pencil, traced the shaoe on the INSIDE of the die.
  3. With the “Remerciements” stamp set, I used the small ‘merci’ stamp, inked in tangerine tango, coastal cabana, soft suede & so saffron
  4. Finally, I fussy cut along my pencil lines and popped up the cut out piece using dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by. And don’t forget – your comments are always welcome and appreciated!!

 

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Want to create this card yourself?  I can show you how!  Contact me anytime to RSVP FOR A WORKSHOP or to place your order. I can ship anywhere in Canada, including Quebec for as low as 10% of your order (before tax)!

Now it’s even easier to shop with me!  I accept Credit cards, email money transfer and Paypal.

Call me today to place your order 514-482-4653 or email at stamprightup@hotmail.com