Flowers & More Host DSP

Something Fancy Thanks & Hello Cards

2 cards made with the Something Fancy Bundle.

Something Fancy To Say

It’s time for a couple more Something Fancy Cards! For the last card in my weekly Card Class From ME, I finished using the Something Fancy Bundle with 2 themes in mind. One is “hello”. The other is “thanks”. Both are great reasons to send a card!

If you missed the other awesome cards in this week’s Something Fancy class, click here to see one.

Double Duty Embossing Folders

The thanks and hello in the background of my cards are actually embossed. I did this courtesy of the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder 2 pack. These folders are small in stature, measuring just over 6″ long and @3.5″ wide.

Due to the layout of the words “thanks” on one folder and “hello” on the other, all in multiple languages and fonts, you will want to use these embossing folders in the landscape orientation.

Very Fancy Background Layers

I embossed white cardstock with the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders for my cards. This way, I was able to add some ink color with a Blending Brush to highlight some of the words. It also brought out the color scheme for each card as well.

I continued my use of the Flowers & More Host Designer Series Paper pack, similar to the first 2 cards from this class. For these cards using the Something Fancy Bundle, I chose 2 patterns in 2 completely different colors: Fresh Freesia and Pale Papaya.

Both my Stylish Shapes Dies cardstock circle and the Something Fancy Dies sentiment assembly reinforce my chosen colors in purple and peach.

Something Fancy To Finish With

Fancy Sentiments

There are so many great choices in the Something Fancy Dies, it really is easy to pick a couple to layer together for your sentiment. I decided to heat emboss each sentiment from the Something Fancy Stamp Set with White Embossing Powder on color cardstock.

Because my colors are soft and pastel in nature, white embossing isn’t the boldest choice. To adjust my sentiments so that they were easier to read, I added like-color ink to each die cut. The embossed sentiment resists the added ink, while the cardstock surrounding it deepens in color.

Fancy Embellishments

No card is complete without a little ribbon or bling. Since Fresh Freesia and Pale Papaya are both In Colors, there are matching styles of ribbon available in each color. I folded over my Open Weave Ribbon instead of creating a swoosh or a bow.

And lastly, I added something fancy in the way of Pearl Basic Jewels. The pearls made an appearance on each of my cards from this week’s Card Class From ME!

Get Your Something Fancy Card Class From ME

If you think my Something Fancy cards are amazing and would love to create these same cards at home, I have just the thing. My weekly card classes feature not only a live assembly demonstration (video replay available to watch anytime after!), I also offer card kits with PDF card recipes, mailed to you from ME.

You can learn more about how my weekly card classes are structured by clicking here. The order process to qualify for the FREE card kits (6 total, 2 each of 3 designs) closes at end of day on Fridays. Missed this class? Come back to see my next one, new every week!

Something Fancy Birthday Card

Finished Something Fancy Birthday Card.

Something Fancy Card Class, Card 2

As my Something Fancy Card Class continues, I am turning to vibrant, bold and more masculine colors. Each of the cards in this series uses the Something Fancy Stamp Set and Something Fancy Dies.

This card really is the opposite of my first card in this class. To see something in floral purples and pinks using the Something Fancy Bundle, click here.

Some Pretty Fancy Colors

Just like my first card in this weekly card class, I am continuing to use the Flowers & More Host Designer Series Paper pack. This card is clearly the “more” in this huge collection of lovely 12 x12″ papers.

When I chose the designer paper to use for this masculine themed card, I also picked the color palette to match. That is one of the best things about Stampin’ Up!: color coordination is so easy!

I started with a Starry Sky card base, and layered in Parakeet Party, Basic Black and Tahitian Tide.

Layering Diorama Dies

Layering Diorama Dies

I have to admit, it took me a long time to even want to purchase the Layering Diorama Dies. At first, I was not a fan of the unusual blob-like shape. But, after seeing some amazing samples being made with these dies, I decided I had to have them, too!

I die cut my Basic Black layer first. Next, I ran my die cut piece thru my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the brand new Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder.

PRO TIP: die cut first and emboss second.

Some Fancy Black Pearls

Coloring pearls with a Sharpee marker.

The Pearl Basic Jewels come in white. But sometimes, you want something other than white to use as an embellishment. This is where a little creativity comes into play!

Did you know the pearls can be colored? One way to do so is to use any color Sharpie marker you have. This ink will transfer permanently and dry true to new color. Another option is to use the Stampin’ Blends.

PRO TIPS: color the pearls on their original sheet; circle around the bottom for complete coverage; let the ink dry for a few moments before using the newly colored pearl on your project.

A Fancy Belated Birthday Greeting

Sentiment options for the Something Fancy Birthday Card.

It is easy to find a sentiment in the Something Fancy Stamp Set! Likewise, it is easy to find dies in the Something Fancy Dies to use with your sentiment. What is difficult is actually deciding what color inks, cardstock and layering dies you want for your card.

I actually made up 4 different combinations of my sentiment before I made up my mind for the finished card. The picture above shows all the directions I was creatively going in!

Get Your Something Fancy Card Class From ME

This is just one more 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 Something Fancy Bundle as this week goes on, so be sure to check back here or follow me, The Maine Stamper, on FaceBook.