I used the new Layers Of Beauty Bundle to create this pretty Anniversary Card.     The Color Combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Petal Pink, Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green. I meant to use the new Pretty In Pink but I had Petal Pink on the calendar so I went with it. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.     The Layers Of Beauty Bundle includes a stamp set, coordinating dies and coordinating masks. I didn’t use the masks on my card but definitely plan to play with them. There are 5 masks you can use to layer and add color ..read more

Here’s my card for this week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers. I used the Country Flowers Bundle and some of the new In Colors. I wasn’t sure about the new Peach Pie color but I love it, so bright and pretty.     Here’s the sketch. You can click on it to see other projects for this week’s challenge.     Tips & Instructions Peach Pie Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 Country Lace Designer Series Paper - the patterns I used are actually Pretty In Pink but they worked well with the Peach Pie, makes them look orange. I cut 2 different designs at 4 x ..read more

The pattern on this piece of the Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper was perfect for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Unbounded Love Stamp Set and Dies for the sentiment along with the Nested Essential Dies for the banner.     Here’s the sketch from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.     Tips & Instructions Pebble Path Card Base - 4 1/2 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (Top Folding) Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to the card base. Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, adhere to the card. Basic White - cut using the largest ..read more

I made these Double Point Fun Fold Cards on my YouTube video today using some of the new products from the upcoming Annual Catalog. This is a great fun fold, easy to make and so cute.     Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design. Click on the button below to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.    Double Point Fold Card Project Sheet This card was made using the new Country Woods Designer Series Paper. The Country Birdhouse Bundle has great dies to create a fun birdhouse. I used Petunia Pop and Pretty In Pink for the pretty fl ..read more

I love how this card turned out. It’s simple but so pretty. I used the new Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and the Country Flowers Bundle.     The color combo is from my April Inspiration Calendar - Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia and Basic Gray. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.     Tips & Instructions Basic Gray Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4 , emboss using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base. Using the Country Flowers Dies, die cut the jug from Basic Gray and the ..read more

I made this fun card for the weekly Sketch Challenge. The pocket reminds me of the Flower Power days.     The sketch is from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. You can click on the sketch to see other projects posted for this week’s challenge.     Tips & Instructions Boho Blue Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 Basic White Layer - 3 3/4 x 5, stamp sentiment in Petunia Pop ink. The sentiment is from the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set. Poetic Expressions pocket piece - 2 3/4 x 3 1/4, cut corners off the bottom to create a point. What I did was use ..read more

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper. I love the dark blue against the white, so classic.     Here’s the sketch I used. Pretty simple but there’s always so many ideas with these challenges. I love to see everyone’s projects.     Tips & Instructions Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper Bottom piece - 1 3/4 x 5 1/4, adhere to card front. Top piece - 1 x 5 1/4, adhere to card front. Night of Navy Strip - 1/2 x 5 1/4, embo ..read more

Look at how bright and cheerful these Joy Fun Fold Cards are. I love how the patterned papers are highlighted with this design.     Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this fun fold. It’s a very simple one but turns out beautiful. Click on the button below to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.    Joy Fun Fold Card Project Sheet This card was made using one of the new In Colors. It’s called Petunia Pop. The sentiment is from the new Unbounded Love Bundle. I used the stamp and the die from this bundle to create the sentiment label ..read more

With every new Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! releases 5 new In Colors.  This year's colors are bright and fun. An easy way to get all the products for each color is to join my In Color Club.  Each month receive products for one new color and after 5 months, you'll have them all.  Below are the details.   Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to join.     Each Month receive the following for one new In Color:  Full Pack of Cardstock Ink Pad Ink Refill Stampin' Write Marker 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Bordered Ribbon In Color Shim ..read more

I’m so excited to start using some of the products from the new Annual Catalog. I made this card using the Country Birdhouse Bundle.     I used the Color Combo from my April Inspiration Calendar - Starry Sky, Lemon Lime Twist and Gorgeous Grape.     Tips & Instructions Gorgeous Grape Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 Basic White - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the crosshatch pattern from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Stamp the birdhouse from the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set in Black Memento ink on a piece of Basic White. Color with a Light Lemon Lime Twist St ..read more