ISS Blog Hop May 2020

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions13 Comments

Hello Kre8tors and welcome! Today’s card is VERY special because it’s actually made by MY HUSBAND! That’s right, he wanted to make his mom a special card for Mother’s Day, so he re-created one of my Honey Bee Bundle cards and put his own twist on it.

We are hopping with the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop today! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post and click that Next button when you’re done here to hop along to the next amazing project!

He started off his card in a very similar way to the card I originally made. You can see my card over on this blog post. He wanted to tweak my design and really make it his own. I think he did an amazing job for only having made a small number of cards before.

He used two larger bees and one smaller bee to represent him, me, and our son Oliver. I thought that was so sweet and very clever! He did leave off the extra honeycomb pieces that I had put on my card, but I think I like this cleaner style.

He used our Paper Snips to fussy cut the sentiments and adhered them with Snail to the top of the stamped hive. He popped the hive up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the watercolored and heat embossed background.

Using the sentiment from A Wish For Everything, he heat embossed this sentiment on the inside flap. I often times forget to decorate the inside of my cards, and he did a wonderful job adding lots of fun elements to the inside of his.

He called this detailed bee the Queen Bee and said it represented his mother. He’s such a clever guy! If you are interested in seeing what he’s up to since staying home, you can follow him on Instagram or check out his Etsy shop where he has been making jewelry.

Don’t forget to hop along to my friend Laura’s blog to see the exciting project she has created for you! Click the Next button below!

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Melissa Tennison(You Are Here)
Laura Mackie
Sue McDonald
Rochelle Laird-Smith
Dana Sullivan
Stacey Marsh
Tricia Butts
Jacqui Lawrence
Rebecca-Jo Unwin
Michelle Bryant
Jo Blackman
Gez Carpenter

Measurements:

Basic Black Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, Score @ 4-1/4″
Daffodil Delight Card Mat x2 : 4″ x 5-1/4″
Whisper White Card Mat x2 : 3-3/4″ x 5″
Scrap Black, White, & Daffodil Delight

Materials:

Honey Bee Bundle [153792] $41.25	Label Me Bold Cling Stamp Set (English) [151631] $17.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119683] $8.75	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $7.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147942] $9.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132] $6.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00

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KBH May 2020 Floral

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions20 Comments

Welcome Kre8tors! So excited to have you here for the Kre8tors Blog Hop! This month’s theme is FLORAL. I’ve decided to use the beautiful Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper to make a Mother’s Day Card for my mom. Here in the U.S., today is Mother’s Day! So hopefully she doesn’t see this post before I give her this beautiful card!

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I knew I wanted this to be a bright and fun card that used a lot of purple, so I found this beautiful piece of designer series paper and pulled out the Rich Razzleberry to be my focal piece in the middle.

The sentiments from A Wish For Everything were perfect on this card! I love the mix of cursive and bold fonts together. I stamped both of these in Memento ink on scrap Whisper White Card Stock and then fussy cut them out.

I really loved how this ‘coiled medallion’ gave this card another floral vibe. I used the Nature’s Twine in Rich Razzleberry, and coiled it up on a circle of Vellum. Then I used the Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon to loop around the circle to make it look like a daisy. I thought I liked it before adding the ribbon, but now I think I love it! What do you think?

Of course I had to throw in a few of those Peaceful Poppies Sequins. They are so fun and come in such a great array of colors. They really finish off this card well. I’m going to miss them when they retire next month! If you haven’t had a chance to play with them yet, get some before they’re gone!

I’ve made a video tutorial for you to watch and learn how to make that fun twine coiled medallion. Take a peek below, and be sure to hit that subscribe button! It allows me to keep making videos for you!

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Roll Call List

Melissa Tennison (USA)
Sandra Roberts (UK)
Su Mohr
Laura Mackie (UK)
Tricia Butts
Jan Musselman – USA
Jo Blackman (UK)
Libby Fens
Tracie St-Louis – Ottawa, Canada
Jacqui Lawrence (UK)
Anastasia Radloff
Kirsteen Gill – USA
Deb Naylor US
Nicole Mahler
Sharon Dalton
Ximena Morales
Ann Krucek
Sue McDonald
Annette Ball-Canada
Cheryl Hamilton
Rebecca-Jo Unwin- Australia
Rochelle Laird-Smith (Australia)
Annette Elias-De Kijkkast-NL
Angie McKenzie
Janey Backer (USA)
Michelle Bryant
Susan Simpson (UK)
Dana Sullivan
Alexandra Rauf
Sue Allen -Australia

Measurements:

Whisper White Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, Score @ 4-1/4″
Basic Gray Mats (x2): 4″ x 5-1/4″
Whisper White Mat: 3-3/4″ x 5″
DSP: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Vellum (x2): 1-1/2″ Circle
Scrap Whisper White for Sentiments

Materials:

A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set [149320] $39.00	Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper [151324] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121044] $8.75	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $10.00
Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $7.50	Peaceful Poppies Sequins [151325] $7.00	Nature’s Twine [146342] $9.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299] $16.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00

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April 2020 Kre8tors Blog Hop Spring

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions21 Comments

Welcome Kre8tors! So excited to have you here for the Kre8tors Blog Hop! Be sure to use that Next button below to hop along to the next amazing blog post for some more spring inspiration! My project today is actually the second part to making this beautiful Tri-Fold Pocket Card! If you haven’t seen the first part yet, be sure to visit the previous post to check it out! Then come back here to find out how to add the bookmarks to the inside and how I decorated mine.

To decorate my bookmarks, I used the same colors that I used when I colored in the designer series paper. I stamped a few of the hearts from the Meant to be Bundle as well as the floral border at the top and bottom of the bookmark. I used some of the Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon at the top where I punched the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.

On scrap Whisper White card stock, I stamped a few of the larger hearts and then colored those in as well. Some of the striped hearts made great accompaniments to the larger hearts on each of the pockets. One of the things I love so much about this tri-fold pocket card is that each family member can write a sentiment on the bookmarks and really make them their own.

I colored in the hearts using the same colors I used on the DSP. I didn’t bother with shading or blending the colors since the areas I colored in were so tiny. I love that we can use the Stampin’ Blends to blend and to color images. The colors are so vibrant! It’s hard to stop once you start.

I can’t wait to sit down with my family and have each of us write a little sentiment on these bookmarks. I’m hoping that we will all share a fond memory of the person and be able to recall all the good times we’ve had together, with wishes for more good times to come very soon.

Be sure to check out my video tutorial on Part 1 to see how the Tri-Fold Pocket Card came together, and check out my video tutorial for Part 2 below to see how I decorated the inside!

Measurements:

Whisper White Bookmarks x3: 2″ x 5-1/5″
Scrap Whisper White: Approx. 5″ x 8″

Materials:

Meant To Be Cling Bundle [150587] $53.00	Whisper White 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [124302] $7.75	Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $7.50	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00
Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [148059] $9.00	Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad [149165] $7.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

Hop along to Susan’s amazing creation! Click below!

Roll Call List

Melissa Tennison (USA)
Susan Simpson
Libby Fens
Tricia Butts
Su Mohr
Sue McDonald (uk)
Jacqui Lawrence UK
Laura Mackie (UK)
Angie McKenzie
Kirsteen Gill
Rochelle Laird-Smith (Australia)
Annette Ball – Canda
Jan Musselman – USA
Cheryl Taylor – (UK)
Sandra Roberts (UK)
Deb Naylor Flying Stamper US
Ann Krucek – USA
Alexandra Rauf
Jo Blackman
Cheryl Hamilton
Margriet Siekman (NL)
Dana Sullivan – USA
Anastasia Radloff
Janey Backer (USA)
Sharon Dalton
Tracie St-Louis – Ottawa, Canada
Rebecca-Jo Unwin- Australia
Sue Allen – Australia
Annette Elias-De Kijkkast-NL

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April ISS Blog Hop – Anything Goes!

April 11, 2020April 12, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions21 Comments

Hello Kre8tors and welcome to another Blog Hop! We are hopping with the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop today! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post and click that Next button when you’re done here to hop along to the next amazing project!

Today’s project features a fun-fold technique called the Tri-Fold Pocket Card. I needed to make a birthday gift for someone special and wanted to make it interactive and have several people write sentiments inside. I saw this project on Pinterest and wanted to give it a try! This is just Part 1 of the Tri-Fold Card, how to make the base. Part 2 will show you what I put on the inside! You can see that here.

I started with a sheet of 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The paper I used was part of this year’s Sale-A-Bration and is no longer for sale, however you can choose from a huge variety of 12 x 12 DSP in the Stampin’ Up! Catalogs. You’ll learn the technique for making this card, and then use what you have on hand or ask your demonstrator to recommend some coordinating products to make this project.

I used the entire piece of DSP, so there was no waste! I love projects like this! Then I used some scraps of Whisper White for the images on the front and the inserts in each pocket. I colored in this DSP with my Stampin’ Blends and love how it turned out. I’ve also made my own DSP before by stamping and coloring on a piece of 12 x 12 Whisper White cardstock. That’s always a great staple to have on hand for a project like this!

Here’s the template for the Tri-Fold Pocket card base. You’re going to score the 12″ x 12″ cardstock all the way at the 6″ mark. Rotate the card stock 45 degrees, and then score all the way on the 3″ line. Then with both the 6″ and 9″ lines, you are going to score from the halfway 6″ mark down. Cut away the X in one large strip and do not discard, because you are going to use that piece! Check out my video tutorial below to find out where!

On the front I used a piece of our Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon to keep the card tied closed so it’s like a little present when the recipient opens it. I hope they enjoy unwrapping a ‘gift’ from our family, even though we can’t give it to them in person!

I used the Meant To Be bundle along with the A Wish For Everything stamp set for the front of this card. Hearts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day! I absolutely love the font combination of the “Happy Birthday” as well. Just add a few champagne rhinestones and boom! You have a lovely, fun-fold card!

Don’t forget to hop along to Sue’s blog to see what exciting project she has created for you! Click the Next button below!

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper: 12″ x 12″, Cut away 3″ x 9″
Whisper White Mats: 2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (x3)
Whisper White Scrap: Approx. 3″ x 4″

Materials:

Meant To Be Cling Bundle [150587] $53.00	A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set [149320] $39.00	Whisper White 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [124302] $7.75	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] $6.00	Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $7.50
Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [148059] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad [149165] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00

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A Wish for Everything Square Card

March 22, 2020March 21, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions1 Comment

Hello Kre8tors and welcome back! I’m so excited to share a beautiful card with you today. This card features the Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper from the second release Sale-A-Bration items. It’s FREE with a $50 purchase. I paired it with the A Wish For Everything Bundle and love how they work together!

I wanted to color in these beautiful flowers, so I used my Stampin’ Blends in an array of colors to make these flowers really pop. I used a combination of light and dark blends to create shadowing effects on the roses and leaves.

This card is not a standard size. Because I was delivering this to someone very special in person, I wanted to make a card size that I wouldn’t typically make since I didn’t have to mail it! It’s fun to give cards in person and be able to have full creative license and not have to stick to rigid guidelines for sending in the mail without extra postage.

I used the beautiful Flowering Foils Specialty DSP and colored in the roses with a variety of Stampin’ Blends markers. It was so much fun to color in the paper and it was very relaxing, too. It’s nice to find something relaxing to do to take my mind off things.

I fussy cut around the edges of the flowers and then glued this piece to the top of my card base. I added a few Champagne Rhinestones around the cluster of flowers for some bling. I used my Stampin’ Blend markers to color in an ombre background, and used that to cut out the word happy with the Word Wishes dies. Then I used the coordinating stamp ‘wishes’ from the A Word For Everything stamp set and heat embossed it with Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

This card went to a very special family and I’m so glad I could brighten their day with a handmade card. I know a lot of people that could use a little smile right now, so I’ll be making a lot of cards, I’m sure!

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Measurements:

Card:
Whisper White Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 11″, Score @ 5-1/2″
Flowering Foils Specialty DSP: Approx. 5″ x 5″

Materials:

A Wish For Everything Bundle [151111] $67.50	Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper [152312] $0.00	Whisper White 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [124302] $7.75	Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [148059] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00
Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] $6.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50
Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109131] $6.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

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KBH May 2020 Floral

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