Posted in 2021 January-June Stampin' Up!®Mini Catalog, Aqua Painters, Coloring Techniques, Gratitude/ Thanks, Outdoors, Techniques, Watercolor Techniques

Kylie’s Stampin’ Up!® International Blog Highlights Program Blog Hop- March 2021-Thank You with Dragonfly Garden

Posted on by Theresa's Treasures

Welcome to Theresa’s Treasures today. I am Theresa and I am a Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator in Arizona, USA. Today I am taking part in Kylie Bertucci’s Monthly International Blog Highlights Gallery. The theme is- Thank You. On this gallery, you can see thank you cards made by folks from all over the world! I hope you enjoy my card and take the time to see everyone else’s creations.

I used a Watercolor Technique that I recently made up to create a serene background for the dragonfly. The dragonfly is from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set, There is a Dragonflies Punch also! The sentiment, which I love, is from the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set. All of these products and more can be viewed in the 2021 January to June Stampin’ Up!® Catalog HERE and purchased HERE.

Watercolor Technique

To create this watercolor you will need some of the Fluid 100 Watercolor paper on page 153 in the Annual Catalog and the Water Painters set on page 147. Apply a fair amount of water on the Watercolor paper where you would like the horizon to be.

Draw a line through the water with light pressure using a Stampin’ Write Marker. Here I used the Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Write Marker. Using the Water Painter, move some of the ink upward as a tree line.

Be sure the area is still quite wet and run the Pacific Point Stampin’ Write Marker in a straight line under the Shaded Spruce line. Again use the Water Painter to spread the color downward to form a lake. I did use a little of the Pacific Point color above the Shaded Spruce color to create a sky.

Apply more water and draw another line of Shaded Spruce. Spread with the Water Painter to make the trees a little darker. Repeat using the Pacific Point and spread downward to darken the lake.

I used the smaller Water Painter to color the dragonfly’s wings with Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral ink before using the Dragonflies Punch to punch it out.

I made a thinner version of the watercolor for the inside of the card.

Viola! That is all there is to it!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Please click on the button below to go to the gallery and vote for my card. I would really appreciate your support.

I hope you all have a very creative day!

Theresa

Posted in 2021 January-June Stampin' Up!®Mini Catalog, Animals, beginner stamper, Birds, Birthday, Child's Birthday, Fun/Fancy fold card, Masking Technique, Owl, Squirrel, Summer

Stampin’ Up!® Woodland Wonder Fun Fold for Friday

Posted on by Theresa's Treasures

Welcome to the Stampin’ Up!® Woodland Wonder Fun Fold for Friday! This is an adorable and fun card to wish Happy Birthday to someone young at heart. The Stampin’ Up!® Woodland Wonder stamp set is found in the 2021 January to June Mini Catalog on page 53. You can buy one for yourself right HERE.

This cute Fun Fold opens up to reveal a tall tree with a family of animals ready to say “Hip-Hip-Hoo-Ray!”

Measurements

Measurements: One piece of 4 1/4 x 11 inch Basic White Card Stock (CS) with score lines at 2, 3 3/4, 7 1/4 and 9 inches.

Folding the Fun Fold

Fold the Basic White CS card base as shown.

Stamping

The first step is to stamp the bottom of the tree in Memento ink so that the top of the stamp abuts the 9 inch score line and is in the center.

Fold the card closed and use a pencil to mark where the borders of the tree trunk are. This is to help guide you where to stamp the top of the tree so that when the Fun Fold is closed the tree trunks are aligned.

The next step is to fold the card part way and make a pencil mark at the border of the tree trunk. Use these pencil marks when you stamp the large image of the tree trunk with all the animals to help keep the trunk aligned. There will be some space between the top of the trunk with the animals and the tree top trunk.

Masking

Masking. To be able to fill in the tree trunk you will need a sticky note to cover the grass on the tree trunk bottom. Use the Memento ink upside down to ink up the trunk. Then remove the sticky note before you stamp.

More Stamping

You will need to stamp the masked bottom trunk twice to fill in the space.

Use your Stampin’ Write Marker in Basic Black to fill in the spaces between the stamped trunks. Mine is a tad bit off, but little “errors” like that is what makes this card a homemade card!

Continue to use the Memento ink to stamp the pole as if the squirrel were holding it. Add the “HIP-HIP-HOO-RAY!” banner.

To finish up, stamp the sentiments “happy birthday” and “from all of us” onto the bottom of the card.

Let the Memento ink dry well. Use your bone folder to make the folds nice a crisp. This is what the front should look like when the card is closed.

Coloring

I used the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers to color the tree and animals. The colors I used were: Granny Apply Green, Cinnamon Cider, Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Mango Melody, Gray Granite, Flirty Flamingo, Balmy Blue, Real Red, Smoky Slate and Daffodil Delight.

This is what it looks like on the front after coloring.

In order to keep the card closed until that special someone opens it, I used a 16-inch piece of the Bumblebee In Color Ribbon. The ribbon is adhered to the back of the card with a glue dot.

Viola! Now you have an adorable Fun Fold to wish someone a very Happy Birthday!

Confession: I had to stamp this card several times before getting it right. Several times I dropped the stamp on the card and once I forgot to remove the stick-not mask before stamping. Point is-don’t give up, keep trying and you will have a really cool card!

Thank you very much for viewing my blog today!

Specials

The Butterfly Bouquet is on sale now! This is an awesome set that features lots of butterflies! The Butterfly Brilliance stamp is one large stamp and the coordinating Brilliant Wings Die cuts out all of the butterflies in one go! The Brilliant Wings Die also cuts out a set of butterflies from the Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper! Buy your Butterfly Bouquet HERE today! If you want to see a bunch of cards made with the Butterfly Bouquet check out this Blog Hop.

Supplies

Product List
Woodland Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set
[155321]
$17.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill
[133456]
$5.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154885]
$9.00
Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153105]
$9.00
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154882]
$9.00
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154905]
$9.00
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154886]
$9.00
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154888]
$9.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154904]
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154884]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$9.00
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154830]
$9.00
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154899]
$9.00
Simply Scored
[122334]
$30.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
[100082]
$3.00
Bumblebee 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon
[153622]
$6.00
Clear Block B
[117147]
$6.00
Clear Block C
[118486]
$7.00
Clear Block D
[118485]
$8.50
Clear Block I
[118488]
$12.00

Have a very relaxing weekend and try some crafting!

Theresa

Posted in 2021 January-June Stampin' Up!®Mini Catalog, beginner stamper, flowers, Friendship, Love/Affection, Techniques

Stampin’ Up!® In Bloom Baby Wipe Technique

Posted on by Theresa's Treasures

Hello! Today I have an oldie but a goodie for you! Stampin’ Up!® In Bloom stamp set is great for the Baby Wipe Technique. This is a messy, but fun technique. This reminds me of tie-dyed t-shirts!

For today’s Baby Wipe Technique we will be using: Granny Apple Green, Magenta Madness, Gorgeous Grape and Pacific Point Stampin’ Ink Refills.

Measurements

Measurements: Basic White Card Stock (CS) card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches with a score line at 4 1/4 inches; Gorgeous Grape CS: 5 1/4 x 4 inches; and Basic White CS: 3 3/4 x 5 inches.

Preparing the Baby Wipe

You will need a Standard Stamp Case. Place 2 Baby Wipes folded in half, so there are 4 layers, into the stamp case.

The colors of Stampin’ Ink Refills: Gorgeous Grape, Magenta Madness, Pacific Point and Granny Apple Green.

I started with the Pacific Point ink. Add drops of each color until the Baby Wipe is covered with ink.

Stamping

The Stampin’ Up!® In Bloom stamp set is ideal for this technique because the stamps are solid.

Lay the stamps on the 3 3/4 x 5 inch Basic White CS as desired.

Pick up all of the stamps with the E Clear Block. Lay the stamps on the Baby Wipes. Let this stamps absorb the ink for about 10 seconds. You may tap the stamps on the ink a little, but too much will make the colors all muddy.

Let the stamps on the block lay on the # 3/4 x 5 inch Basic White CS for about 10 seconds to allow the paper to absorb the ink.

Remove the stamp and Viola! you have a unique and beautiful card ready to go!

Putting It All Together

Adhere the stamped card piece to the 4 x 5 1/4 inch Gorgeous Grape CS. You may also choose to use any of the other colors of ink to use for the background CS.

Use the Bone Folder to make a crisp fold in the Basic White CS card base at the 4 1/4 inch score line. Then adhere the stamped card piece to the front of the Basic White CS card base.

Viola! You have a beautiful and unique card to let someone know how amazing they are!

Thank you for stopping by for this technique today! I hope you will try it. It is lots of fun!

Supplies

Product List
In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set
[154380]
$17.00
In Bloom Bundle
[156208]
$48.50
Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock
[159231]
$7.75
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146987]
$8.75
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[147164]
$3.75
Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[153123]
$3.75
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[111840]
$3.75
Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[147163]
$3.75
Clear Block E
[118484]
$12.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00

The Butterfly Bouquet is available starting March 1, 2021 until May 3, 2021. Be sure to order soon as the Butterfly Bijou 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper is only available while supplies last. Shop HERE.

Have a most wonderful and creative day!

Theresa

Posted in #simplestamping, 2021 January-June Stampin' Up!®Mini Catalog, beginner stamper, Two-step stamping

Stampin’ Up! Sweet Ice Cream Gift Card Holder with #simplestamping

Posted on by Theresa's Treasures

This cute little gift card holder is super easy to make using the Note Cards & Envelopes that are all ready to stamp on. The Note Cards are a little smaller than the standard card and come with coordinating envelopes.

Measurements

Measurements: One Basic White Note Card: 5 x 7 inches with a score line at 3 1/2 inches; Basic White Card Stock (CS): 2 x 3 inches and 2 x 5 inches; Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper (DSP): 2 x 3 1/2 inches.

Stamping

The first step is to use the Memento ink to stamp the sentiment “Treat Yourself” onto the bottom right hand corner of the front of the notecard.

The next step uses a Two Step Stamp and Pool Party ink to create a yummy popsicle.

The popsicle stick is also a Two Step Stamp. Here I used the Cinnamon Cider ink. That’s it for the stamping!

Putting It All Together

Use a Bone Folder to make a nice crisp fold.

Adhere the Ice Cream Corner DSP to the front of the note card.

Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the popsicle to the card front.

Use the 1 1/2 inch Circle Punch to make a notch in the 2 x 5 inch Basic White CS.

Apply adhesive to three of the edges and adhere to the left side of the inside of the note card. This is where the gift card goes.

Viola! That is all there is to this cute little note card!

The package of Notecards and Envelopes comes with 20 cards so you could easily make a whole set of cute gift card holders!

Thanks for stopping by today. I plan to have a nice Wacky Wednesday Technique for you tomorrow. I hope to see you then!

Today is the first day you may order the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set, the Butterfly Bijou 6 x 6 inch Designer Series Paper and the Brilliant Wings Dies! Don’t delay as the DSP is only available for a limited time!

Supplies

Product List
Sweet Ice Cream Photopolymer Stamp Set
[154456]
$17.00
Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper
[154567]
$11.50
Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes
[159232]
$7.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$9.75
1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch
[138299]
$16.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill
[133456]
$5.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
[147107]
$7.50
Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad
[153114]
$7.50
Clear Block A
[118487]
$4.00
Clear Block B
[117147]
$6.00
Clear Block C
[118486]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00

Have a most wonderful day!

Theresa

Posted in beginner stamper, Bleach Technique, Butterfly, Gratitude/ Thanks, Techniques

Stampin’ Up!® Butterfly Bouquet Blog Hop with Kylie & Bruno Bertucci Demonstrator Training Program

Posted on by Theresa's Treasures

Hello and Welcome to my blog for the Butterfly Bouquet Blog Hop. This blog hop is put on by Kylie & Bruno Bertucci’s Demonstrator Training Program. The Program includes Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world. You are on Theresa’s Treasures blog written by Theresa McEntee in Arizona in the USA. I hope you will visit all of the wonderful projects offered by following to the next person on the list at the end of this blog. You will be amazed at all the inspiration that awaits you!

This gorgeous butterfly Thank You card is made using the Bleach Technique. I just love how different colors come out after some color is bleached. For this card I used Pretty Peacock Card Stock (CS) and the bleached images appear to be Granny Apple Green!

Preparing the Bleach

The most important part of the Bleaching Technique is to have a good bleach “ink” pad. I used 4 layers of an absorbent paper towel in a Standard Stamp Case and soaked the paper towels with straight household bleach.

Measurements

Measurements: Very Vanilla Card Stock (CS) card base: 4 1/4 x 11 inches with a score line at 5 1/2 inches; Granny Apple Green CS: 4 x 5 1/4 inches; Pretty Peacock CS: 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 inches; and Very Vanilla CS: 1 inch strip.

Stampin with Bleach

Let the stamp sit in the bleach-soaked paper towel for about 10 seconds. Then pat the stamp on that paper towel a few times then place it on the 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 inch Pretty Peacock CS. Leave it sit for about 5 minutes to ensure that the bleach will soak into the paper. If you have too much bleach, let it sit for a shorter period of time.

See the magic when you remove the stamp!

Stamping

I used the “Thank You” sentiment from the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and stamped it in Pretty Peacock ink onto the 1 inch Very Vanilla CS strip.

Assemble the Card

Begin to assemble the card by adhering the bleached card piece to the 4 x 5 1/2 inch Granny Apple Green CS. Next adhere that piece to the 4 1/4 x 11 inch Very Vanilla CS card base.

Add the “Thank You” sentiment to the card front.

Viola! That’s all there is to it.

Note: it is only recommended that you use the Bleach Technique on the red rubber stamps, not on the Photopolymer stamps. Be sure to rinse the stamp with a copious amount of water to remove any residual bleach.

Try the Bleach Technique with any of the colors of cardstock and be surprised by the color that comes up after bleaching the paper.

Supplies

Product List
Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set
[155092]
$17.00
Butterfly Brilliance Collection
[159408]
$71.25
Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
[155821]
$54.75
Sweet Ice Cream Photopolymer Stamp Set
[154456]
$17.00
Sweet Ice Cream Bundle
[156244]
$31.50
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[150880]
$8.75
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146990]
$8.75
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101650]
$9.75
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
$7.50
Stampin' Pierce Mat
[126199]
$5.00
Clear Block F
[118483]
$17.00
Clear Block H
[118490]
$8.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Clear-Mount Stamp Cases
[119105]
$6.00
Butterfly-Bouquet-Blog-Hop-PDFDownload

Have a wonderful and beautiful day!

Theresa

Posted in 2020-2021 Stampin' Up! Catalog, 2021 January-June Stampin' Up!®Mini Catalog, 3D Technique, Butterfly, Designer Series Paper, flowers, Friendship, Fun/Fancy fold card, Love/Affection, Nature

Fun Fold Friday with Butterfly Brilliance by Stampin’ Up!®

Posted on by Theresa's Treasures

Welcome to Theresa’s Treasures today for Fun Fold Friday. Today’s card is made using the Butterfly Brilliance by Stampin’ Up!® as well as the Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper (DSP). The Butterfly Brilliance stamp set is part of the Butterfly Bouquet Suite that will be available for purchase on March 2, 2021. Or if you want yours now, consider joining my Theresa’s Gems Team. More information on the Butterfly Bouquet Suite and how to join at the end of the instructions.

The Fun Fold is the centerpiece for this lovely card. It is super simple!

Measurements

Measurements: Basic White Card Stock (CS) card base: 4 1/4 x 11 inches with a score line at 5 1/2 inches; Bumblebee CS: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches and 4 x 5 1/2 inches; Basic White CS: 3 3/4 x 5 inches; and Flowers for Every Season DSP: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches.

Stamping

First we will start by stamping the sentiment “Thinking of You” from the Happy Thoughts stamp set in Memento ink onto the 3 3/4 x 5 inch Basic White CS.

You will also be stamping the Butterfly Brilliance stamp in Memento ink onto a piece of Basic White CS and then coloring the smaller butterflies with the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers. The colors I used were: Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Mango Melody and Pumpkin Pie.

Creating the Fun Fold

You will need your Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer for this step. First make a pencil mark at 2 1/8 inches on each side of the 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch Flowers for Every Season DSP.

The next step is to line up the pencil marks so that you can make a score line between them. Rotate until you have score lines on each corner.

The Flowers for Every Season card piece should look like this after you have made all the score lines. Erase the pencil marks.

Next you line up the score line at 3/4 inches and make another score line. Rotate until you have made a second score line all the way around. The end result is pictured on the right.

Now use your Bone Folder to make a crisp fold along all of the outer score lines.

In a similar fashion, fold the inner score lines outward and use the Bone Folder to make a crisp fold. Next, adhere the Fun Fold card piece to the 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch Bumblebee CS.

Putting It All Together

Begin to assemble the parts by adhering the Fun Fold card piece to the sentiment card piece. Then adhere that to the 4 x 5 1/4 inch Bumblebee CS.

To complete the card front, use your Bone Folder to make a crisp fold at the 5 1/2 inch score line on the 4 1/4 x 11 inch Basic White CS card base. Next adhere the completed card piece to the front of the Basic White CS card base.

Finishing Up

In order to give the butterflies a little more dimension, I used my Bone Folder to gently curve the wings of each butterfly.

Add the butterflies to the card front with a Stampin’ Dimensional in the center behind the body of the butterfly.

I wanted my Fun Fold to lie a bit more flat so I added a Mini Glue Dot under the first fold. Tip: It is very easy to move the Mini Glue Dot with the Take Your Pick tool.

Viola! You have made a lovely Fun Fold to let someone know you are thinking of them. I really enjoy making cards. And I enjoy it even more when I mail the card out to someone. Additionally, I enjoy the positive feedback I get from the recipient. Mailing cards is a really great way to spread some joy!

Thank you for coming by today for Fun Fold Friday. I hope you will spend some time making your own card and spreading some joy yourself. We could all use a little more joy!

Specials

Mark your calendar for March 2, 2021 so you can place your order for the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set and more! Or order now when you join my Theresa’s Gems Team by becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator yourself.

And when you join before February 28, 2021 you will also receive 5 packs of 6 x 6 inch Designer Series Paper! Go to theresastreasures.stampinup.net and select the “JOIN” tab or click HERE to join. If you need any assistance, shoot me an email at theresastreasures.az@gmail.com.

And don’t forget to place a qualifying order by Sunday February 28, 2021 to be able to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration item! Shop HERE

Supplies

Product List
Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set
[154507]
$21.00
Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[152486]
$11.50
Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock
[153077]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill
[133456]
$5.00
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154905]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$9.00
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154888]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154897]
$9.00
Clear Block C
[118486]
$7.00
Clear Block F
[118483]
$17.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Take Your Pick
[144107]
$10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00

Have a great day!

Theresa

Posted in 2020-2021 Stampin' Up! Catalog, 2021 January-June Stampin' Up!®Mini Catalog, Butterfly, flowers, Nature, Sale-A-Bration 2021, Techniques

Wacky Wednesday Ghost Stamping Technique with In Bloom by Stampin’ Up!®

Posted on by Theresa's Treasures

Welcome to Wacky Wednesday where I explore different techniques for card making. Today I am showing the Ghost Technique with In Bloom by Stampin’ Up!® I recently learned this technique from Frenchie Martin. It is a bit messy, but a lot of fun!

The Flower And Field Designer Series Paper (DSP) used for this card is FREE during Sale-a-bration, but only for 6 more days! I will have more information about Sale-a-bration at the end of the instructions.

Measurements

Measurements: Basic White Card Stock (CS) card base: 4 1/4 x 11 inches with a score line at 5 1/2 inches; Flirty Flamingo CS: 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 inches and 1 x 4 inches (not shown); Flower & Field DSP: 4 x 5 1/4 inches; Basic White CS: 1 x 4 inches (the Basic White CS piece pictured here is larger than what you need as I changed the card while I was photographing it).

Stamping

The only stamping outside of the Ghost Stamping Technique is the sentiment. Use Memento Black ink to stamp the “Happy Day” from the Itty Bitty Greetings onto the 1 x 4 inch Basic White CS strip.

Ghost Stamping Technique

Clear Embossing

The first step is to prepare the stamps. I selected 3 of the In Bloom flowers and positioned them in the right-hand corner. I used a D size acrylic block to pick up all three stamps.