Month: April 2023

Nested Friends Thinking of You Card

Nested Friends Card Class, Card 3

Nested Friends Thinking of You Card

We are on to the last card from my Weekly Card Class From ME. As I continue to use the Nested Friends Bundle by Stampin’ Up!, I am falling more and more in love with it!

Speaking of Fall-ing, this card from my class is all about an “Autumn themed vibe”. Looking for a more Summer-y approach? Check out the last card here from my Nested Friends Card Class. And if you missed my Spring time version, take a look here!

Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder

What better embossing folder for my Autumn themed Nested Friends Card than one that features falling leaves? I pulled out the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder and used it not just once, but twice on my card!

On the Cajun Craze background, the leaves play a whimsical role. I love how they peep out from behind my additional layers. And speaking of those layers, I embossed my Petal Pink punched circle with the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder too.

Fall-ing In Love With Quick Color

I am not a huge fan of tedious coloring. In fact, I prefer to stamp, add a second layer of ink, and go!

So for this Nested Friends Thinking of You Card, I opted for an easy color solution. First, I stamped my bird image from the Nested Friends Stamp Set in Early Espresso Ink on Petal Pink Cardstock. Next, I die cut my bird image with the coordinating die from the Nested Friends Dies.

And lastly, I added Early Espresso Ink around the edges of my die cut bird. This adds a lot of definition and makes my bird stand out against the Petal Pink punched circle that is his backdrop. All of that to avoid stamping an image and coloring it in (it’s a great shortcut!)!

Get Your Nested Friends Card Class From ME

This Nested Friends Card is the last one in my featured class this week. If you would like to see the video from my online class, click this link. For more details on what is in this week’s class from Maine and how to get yours, click here.

I have enjoyed sharing cards from this class, as well as my bonus cards (see the image below for my color swap card!), during this week! Be sure to check back here or follow me, The Maine Stamper, on FaceBook, for more cardmaking inspiration and ideas.

Nested Friends Best Friends Card

Nested Friends Card Class, Card 2

Nested Friends Best Friends Card

We are on to the next card from my Weekly Card Class From ME. And this week features the Nested Friends Bundle by Stampin’ Up!. When you are showcasing friends, you need plural…so we have not one but two birds on this card!

This second card in the series is my “Summer” card. Want to see our first card in Spring fashion using the Nested Friends Bundle? Click here.

Best Friends Are True Blue

While my card is White and Balmy Blue, the designer series paper packs that I used are full of color! The Country Floral Lane DSP and Country Gingham DSP have the coordinating colors in them, making it simple to mix and match.

That is why card making with Stampin’ Up! products is so easy…great color coordination! I picked out the truest blue tones (all in Balmy Blue!) and cut different designs into small strips to place on my card front for the background. Try this on your cards using any colors and any designer papers for a fun look.

Colorful Blue Birds

For my adorable little best friend blue birds, I stamped the bird image twice from the Nested Friends Stamp Set using Memento Black Ink on White Cardstock. Next, I colored each bird using an assortment of Stampin’ Blends. The tones I chose were Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake and Pumpkin Pie (for the bird beaks).

While I am no real artist, I did my best to try to create both a male and female bird for contrast. My male bird has a bit more Balmy Blue color to show off for his lady friend. After my birds were colored, I die cut them with the coordinating die from the Nested Friends Die Set.

Lastly, I layered my colored and die cut branches and birds on a circle mat, courtesy of the Layering Circles Dies. I chose Balmy Blue Cardstock for the largest scallop die. And my White circle die cut has a bonus feature: I embossed it using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Just imagine the sweet notes these friendly birds are singing together!

Get Your Nested Friends Card Class From ME

This Nested Friends Card is just one in my featured class this week. If you would like to see the video from my online class, click this link. For more details on what is in this week’s class from Maine and how to get yours, click here.

I will be sharing more cards from this class, as well as my bonus cards, as this week goes on. Be sure to check back here or follow me, The Maine Stamper, on FaceBook, for more cardmaking inspiration and ideas.

Nested Friends Birthday Wishes

Nested Friends Card Class, Card 1

Nested Friends Birthday Wishes Card

Spring is in the air and the birds are singing here in Maine. My Weekly Card Class From ME happens to showcase some feathered fun, also known as the Nested Friends Bundle by Stampin’ Up!. Need more info on this class? Click here.

My weekly card inspiration is really a stroll with Nested Friends thru the seasons. For my first card, Nested Friends Birthday Wishes, in this series, I am really in the spring-like mood! Read on to see how this card design came into being.

The Colors Of Spring

When you start with pretty paper, like the Hello, Irresistible DSP, it is so easy to make a pretty card! And for my “Spring version” of the Nested Friends Birthday Wishes Card, pretty and pink were top of mind.

I also love unusual colors when I create cards, and pink with a bird theme may not be the typical first choice. My selection of the Hello, Irresistible DSP features Flirty Flamingo, and resembles the gorgeous pinks in the sky that you may see first thing in the morning, or perhaps with the setting sun.

My coordinating colors are white, for a pop of brightness, as seen in my matted layer and the bird eggs, as well as the uncolored stamped bird nest. I also chose Crumb Cake, found in the Timber 3D embossed piece that my nest sits on, to the stamping of the nest, and twig die cut as well.

The Nested Friends Dies

My Nested Friends Birthday Card relies heavily on the Nested Friends Dies. I used all 3 dies that make up the birds nest, from the stamped image from the Nested Friends Stamp Set, to both the inner and outer twig die pieces.

Besides the bird nest, I used many of the tiny, perfect in pink leaves dies (I did mention unusual colors!). I die cut Flirty Flamingo leaves and let them dance down my card front. A little glue adhesive goes a long way here! I love that you can die cut so many leaves at once with 4 leaves dies.

Get Your Nested Friends Card Class From ME

This Nested Friends Birthday Wishes Card is just one card in my featured class this week. If you would like to see the video from my online class, click this link. For more details on what is in this week’s class from Maine and how to get yours, click here.

I will be sharing more cards from the Nested Friends Card Class, as well as my bonus cards, as this week goes on. Be sure to check back here or follow me, The Maine Stamper, on FaceBook, for more cardmaking inspiration and ideas.

Nested Friends Card Class

Nested Friends Bundle

Nested Friends Card Class

Welcome to your Nested Friends Card Class! This week, I am using the Nested Friends Bundle by Stampin’ Up!. This bundle is found in the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog, and may be available exclusively online after the catalog sales period ends.

What does that mean? Well, this bundle is not on the retiring list…or on clearance sale like some of the other products right now (60% off!). And this bundle is not in the upcoming 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. That leaves it in limbo…and best purchased now if you love it!

Want to see another card class featuring critters? Check out this aquatic class featuring the Sea Turtle Stamp Set.

The Nested Friends Bundle

The Nested Friends Stamp Set and the Nested Friends Dies make up the Nested Friends Bundle. When you purchase the bundle (both items together using a specific item number) you automatically save 10%.

While either of these items are wonderful separately, using them together is most magical. Three images from the Nested Friends Stamp Set have coordinating dies to cut out the stamped images. The remainder of the dies in the Nested Friends Dies are stand alone images to enhance the stamped ones.

Live Card Making Class On Monday

Every Monday at 8pm EST, I am live with your weekly card making class on my FaceBook page, The Maine Stamper. I create 3 beautiful cards and share tips and techniques along the way. This class serves as your tutorial when you receive your card kits in the mail and need to put them together.

Get Your Card Kits For Free

Yes, FREE. You will receive 2 each of 3 card designs (for a total of 6 card kits!) when you place an order of $35+ (before tax and shipping) in my online stamping store using Host Code JUD9YQE7 thru April 14, 2023. I will mail the card kits on the Monday following the live class.

Want more details about what is in these kits? Check my blog post here for more info.

Get A Bonus Gift For FREE Too!

When you bump your order to $50 (before tax and shipping), I will send you the card kits AND a full pack of the Iridescent Pastel Gems that I used on my sample cards, for FREE. These great embellishments will come in handy for lots of different projects you have going on.

Your Card Class From ME Awaits

I hope you enjoy the Nested Friends Card Class with my FaceBook Live Event on Monday, April 10 at 8pm EST. Please join me to see how easy it is to put your card kits together. If you miss the live, catch the replay on FaceBook or my YouTube Channel, The Maine Stamper.

I look forward to getting your weekly card kits from Maine in the mail to you. And I know you will be looking forward to receiving them and creating gorgeous works of paper crafted art!