Jean Manis - Right as Rain

Easy Circle Punch Card

Hello! Today I am sharing an easy CAS card made with a minimum number of tools and supplies. I’m in the process of packing up my papercrafting supplies and tools, as my husband and I are downsizing. I’m organizing and decluttering as part of the boxing up process. In doing so, I have come across a number of things that I have forgotten about, and I have also been revisiting favorites. The notebooks I have created from the Online Card Classes lessons are on the list of favorites.

My card today is inspired by one Kristina Werner shared in the Summer Card Camp in 2011 (my first ever card class, which I took as I was just starting out as a cardmaker).

This card requires few supplies and tools to create. I used a 1″ circle punch, patterned paper from my stash (papers used are from an Echo Park pad), and a sentiment from the Pinkfresh Studio “My Favorite Things to Say” set.

To align the circles, I used grid paper (Stampin’ Up pad), embroidery floss, a ruler, and washi tape (my favorite brand is Doodlebug).

I added the circles to the kraft paper with dot adhesive. I used a now-retired MFT tag set to die-cut the sentiment panel. I often use my tag and banner dies to cut rectangle shapes.

Paper Smooches Mason Jar Bouquet

Hello! Today I am sharing a Mason Jar bouquet created with a combination of Paper Smooches products. I recently purchased the Mason Jar die set; it has been on my list for a long time!

Here are the steps I took when I made this card, along with commentary:

I stamped the Botanical stems/floral sprays in Fizz and Aquamarine on patterned paper. I’m a big fan of orange and teal together.
I cut and assembled the Mason Jar. I’m all in on die cuts of any kind!
I stamped the sentiment in VersaFine black in on patterned paper and adhered the patterned paper pieces together. I really like the orange and white gingham paper.
I adhered the Mason Jar over the stamped floral pieces.
I die-cut flowers with the Flowers and Flowers 2 die sets from patterned paper. I added a white drop to their centers. The drop helped the flowers stand out.
When the flowers were dry, I attached them to the stamped stems/floral sprays with foam adhesive. Without the dimension from the foam adhesive, these flowers just blended into the stems/floral sprays.
I adhered a twine bow to the Mason Jar. This card needed texture and the twine gave it the right touch.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Spellbinders + FSJ – Die-cut Window Scene

Hello! Today I am sharing a spring-themed window scene on which I have used Spellbinders and Fun Stampers Journey products. I’ve also included details about a huge Online Warehouse Sale for the two companies at the end of my post. Let’s take a look at the card!

I used the Fun Stampers Journey Window View die to cut the window pieces.
I dry-embossed yellow cardstock (SU So Saffron) with the FSJ Bright Days embossing folder and attached it behind the window. The embossing folder depicts the sun and its rays. I placed the sun portion in the lower right-hand corner.
I attached the window assembly to a Sea Glass card base.
I cut the birds and foliage with the A Little Birdie die set (SU Flirty Falmingo, SU Calypso Coral, SU Granny Apple Green, Neenah white) and added them to the front of the window.
I added yellow enamel dots to the white flowers.
I heat-embossed the Every Moment sentiment on SU Bermuda Bay and cut it with a circle die.

Before you head off, the Spellbinders FSJ Online Warehouse Sale is now on! This HUGE sale will run from now through Thursday, March 21st and includes $1, $2, $3, $5, & $10 Deals.

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Some Bunny Loves You – Die-cut Easter Card

Hello! I couldn’t resist playing again with the Spring Animals die set to create another Easter card. (You can see my first card using the set here.)

- I created the sentiment on my computer and printed it on the Bazzill card stock.
- I used a 4″ x 5 1/4″ die from a now-retired MFT Blueprints set to cut the sentiment panel.
- I cut and assembled the bunnies and cut the eggs from SU Pineapple Punch, SU Melon Mambo, and SU Gorgeous Grape. I used the Picture Book Love Bear die to cut the heart from SU Poppy Parade.
- After assembling the bunnies, I added them to the lavender panel with foam adhesive.
- I dry-embossed the white card base with the SU Subtle embossing folder for a linen-like texture.

Thanks for dropping by!

Vacation Time – Die-cut Scene

Hello! Today I’m dreaming of an island getaway! We have light snow in the forecast, and I’m ready for warmer temps. On my CAS card I’ve combined a variety of stamps and die-cuts to create a tropical scene.

I stamped the Impression Obsession background stamp twice in Stampin’ Up Daffodil Delight on white cardstock. One side of the stamp image is grungier than the other and I wanted the less grungy portion on both sides. I trimmed the panels and adhered them to an A2 base.
I stamped the Simon Says Stamp Vacation Time sentiment on a strip of white cardstock which covers the seam of the background.
I added a sand hill and straight line of ocean to the white panel.
I die-cut the Lawn Fawn crab and palm trees and adhered them to the scene.

Hope you have a terrific day!

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