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Beautiful Ordinary Life

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Today I am featuring 3 cards using the BEAUTIFUL ORDINARY LIFE Designer Series Paper.

My original intention was to NOT purchase this pack of paper, but when I saw this first card inspired by Peggy Noe, I knew that I just HAD to invest.

This card also features the leafy die cut from NATURE'S SYMPHONY, a sentiment from PHRASES & FRAMES & the BORDERED IN BEAUTY Bundle. After taking this photo I added a little "bling" using up some of my retired products. I also love the touch of the GOLD STRIPED RIBBON.

I changed up the front by cutting my Designer Paper 5-1/4 x 4 then die cutting the border. Peggy's card covered the whole front except for the tiny bit on the right hand side, but by cutting it my way, I saved on DSP and was able to make 12 cards from two sheets of DSP.

Card #2 features the ALL AFLUTTER Bundle - I love bundles that come with a punch - so much simpler than running everything through with a die.

I cut my white center piece at 5-1/4" x 2-3/4" then used the tear technique, and it ended up being approx. 2" wide.

I was inspired by Tracy Komitc on Pinterest - no blog post, no measurements, but this was a standard card and easy to figure out the basic dimensions. And oh, how I love polka dots!!

The butterflies were stamped onto one of the sheets of Designer Paper, then punched out. Couldn't be easier than that!! I pulled out whatever Pool Party dots I could find on hand to add to the front. I changed up the sentiment and, believe it or not, I added less dots than Tracy had on hers!

Card #3 - super sweet, inspired again by Peggy Noe.

Wow did I ever change this one up! and yet it looks the same!!

Peggy's card was an accordion style card, which is super fun, but took up more DSP than I wanted to, AND... I know that my Tuesday stampers prefer the basic style cards.

I changed up the sentiment - using one from PHRASES & FRAMES, and I'm not sure what butterfly Peggy used (she didn't list it) but I used a die from the (retired) SKETCHED BUTTERFLIES in Basic Black.

The measurements for the front pieces of the card are:

Petal Pink: 4-1/4 x 3

DSP: 4 x 2-3/4

Darling Duckling Ribbon

Flirty Flamingo Ink

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Framed Violets

Monday, July 6, 2026

There is one Stampin' Up! demonstrator that I enjoy following because she makes such elegant cards, Gail Ellis. She used to be on the Stampin' Up! Artisan team, and I can see why!!

Flowers die cut in Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather and the stamped flower is colored in with the Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends.

The background is stamped (Smoky Slate) using a retired stamp set Notes of Texture, and I chose to use the retired Mixed Labels Die for the sentiment as well as the anniversary sentiment from Elegantly Said.

Card #2 is Hydrangea Hue - I love this color!! The Anniversary sentiment is from PHRASES & FRAMES.

This third card I made for a bridal shower to add to the gift I bought for the new bride. I loved it so much that I cut enough for my Tuesday stampers, but put a Happy Birthday sentiment on it instead. The flowers are die cut from Fresh Freesia. The sentiment came from a favorite (but retired) stamp set Wonderful Moments.

For these three cards we used the FRAMED VIOLETS and VIOLET DREAMS DSP. We also used the FERN & FLORA Dies.

Card #2 also uses the BORDERED IN BEAUTY Dies. For the center of the flowers you can use the 2026-2028 In Color Pearls (in Golden Glow) OR you can use the Iridescent Pearls and color them (if desired) with the dark Golden Glow Stampin' Blend.

Just an FYI - Gail doesn't share any details on how to make her cards. I changed up the sentiment on all of them and also changed up the die cuts for the sentiments. She does have a PDF that you can purchase, but I am too stubborn to buy one since I can pretty much figure out how to make things just looking at the photo.

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EXAMPLES to check out...

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Christi

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Fern & Flora Anniversary Card

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Today's card is called a TRIPLE FOLD REVEAL CARD

I followed the instructions from Connie Stewart, but I changed it up, making it an Anniversary card (instead of a thank you card). To do this I used PHRASES & FRAMES stamp set and EXTRAORDINARY FLORA stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Fern & Flora

Paper: Berry Burst, Mossy Meadow & Basic White, Moonlit Flora DSP

Ink: Peaceful Pine

Stampin' Blends: Berry Burst (light), Old Olive (light)

Other: Berry Burst Shiny Ribbon

Berry Burst card base: 9-3/4" x 5-1/2"

6"x3" (mini card) scored at 3"

3" x 1-1/4" (front greeting layer)

Mossy Meadow: 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (x2)

Designer Paper: 4" x 5-1/4" (x2) front and back

5-1/4" x 1 (x2) side layers

Basic White: 2-3/4" x 1" (front greeting)

1-1/2" x 2-3/4 (x2) (mini card layer and die cut flowers)

4" x 5-1/4" (inside)

FOR EVERY ORDER PLACED IN JULY, I WILL PUT YOUR NAME INTO A DRAWING AND THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE A $50 SHOPPING SPREE WITH ME!! THIS WAY YOU CAN CHOOSE WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE BEST.

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You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...

*the scrapbooking options

*the online exclusives (Sometimes I find myself liking these better that what I see in the printed catalog so don't miss out because you don't like to shop on line)

*the LAST CHANCE List

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Christi

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Beautiful Bloom Boutique Fancy Fold Card

Sunday, June 28, 2026

This card may look challenging, but it is super simple and my Tuesday stampers will love it!

This card was inspired by Mary Anne Cowan

This is a fun fold card where you actually add your personal greeting on the back of the card.

What I changed up: the sentiment. Instead of a thank you I chose the "sending you hugs" from PHRASES & FRAMES

Measurements:

Hydrangea Hue Card Base 8-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 1″, 2″, 3″, 4″
Hydrangea Hue Card Stock 4″ x 4-1/2″ scored on the long side at 1/2″ & 1-1/2″
Bloom Boutique DSP (front) 2-7/8″ x 3-7/8″
Bloom Boutique DSP (slim panel) 7/8″ x 5-3/8″
Bloom Boutique DSP (back) 3″ x 5-3/8″

Products Used:

Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper
Hydrangea Hue Cardstock
2026-2028 In-Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper
3/8″ Hydrangea Hue Bordered Ribbon
2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies
Hey! Check out the new June Product of the Month!! You can get this for $5 when you place an online order of $75 (minimum)
It's a really cool stamp set called WILD BUNCH!!
And just remember for every online order you place you earn 10% rewards to use on a future purchase.
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You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...
*the scrapbooking options
*the online exclusives (Sometimes I find myself liking these better that what I see in the printed catalog so don't miss out because you don't like to shop on line)
*the LAST CHANCE List
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Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Have an amazing day!
Christi

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Lily of the Valley

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Today I am playing with the simply gorgeous LILY OF THE VALLEY bundle/suite

This first card was totally cased from Sue Campfield. I love this technique/fun fold. I have made several versions all inspired by Sue.

Isn't this designer paper gorgeous!!

Here is a second card that I made for my Tuesday stampers

This time I was inspired by Mary Anne Cowan on YouTube. On this card I changed it up by using the Phrases & Frames set.

And I didn't stop there - I made a second card for my Tuesday stampers

This card was inspired by Mary Deatherage. A much simpler card but there is still a lot of die cutting in preparation.

During the month of June (2026) the prize I am offering will be the BBQ MASTER BUNDLE

What a fun bundle - perfect for your masculine cards. Father's Day, birthday, etc. All you need to do is place an order with me during the month of June and I will put your name in the drawing to win this very cool bundle.

CURRENT CATALOGS

You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...

*the scrapbooking options

*the online exclusives (Sometimes I find myself liking these better that what I see in the printed catalog so don't miss out because you don't like to shop on line)

*the LAST CHANCE List

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

Shop the Last Chance List - Save up to 60%

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Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew