I put together some really cute cards and pet treat boxes using the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper, coordinating card stock, and a variety of paper punches. Check them out on this video replay of my July 8th Facebook Live on Stampin' Peace VIP. You'll get cutting information and demonstrations for assembling all the projects below.

I can't help but smile when I look at the cute pups on these delightful cards.

Choose a fun sheet of Playful Pets Designer Series Paper for your background layer or Real Red card stock and the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder for a different look.

Are you a cat lover or know someone who is? These cards below are meant for you and your cat loving friends.

Who would have thought that Cinnamon Cider and Real Red work so well together? I had no idea until I saw that they were part of a fabulous color combination in the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper.

I replaced a couple of the punched circles with punched hearts for the card below. I love it!

Our new 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" Acetate Card Boxes make cute little gift boxes for dog & cat treats. Know someone who has a new pet? Why not gift them with a bit of cash in one of these cute boxes to help them with purchasing treats, toys or other items needed to keep their pet happy and healthy.

I love the little heart that is part of the Dog Builder Punch. I can use that punch year round for any time I want to add a little heart embellishment to my cards, gift tags, or other paper crafts.

The Real Red ribbon in the Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack is the perfect size for dog and cat collars with the Dog Builder and Cat Punches. Sometimes it's the tiniest detail that completes you project.

 Stampin' Up! products used in today's projects - Click on any link below to be directed to me online store.

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper [152489] $11.50	Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack [152466] $7.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153078] $8.75	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718] $9.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299] $16.00	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $18.00	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00	Dog Builder Punch [148543] $18.00	Cat Punch [144666] $18.00
Heart Punch Pack [151292] $34.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
3-1/8" X 3-1/8" (7.9 X 7.9 Cm) Acetate Card Boxes [150428] $6.00

Wishing you a great day with some playful moments too.

Aren't these birds from the Posted for You Stamp Set so cute? They were very easy to color. I colored mine to look like robins using my Stampin' Blends markers. Change out colors and make them any kind of bird you love or ever a variety of birds. Stampin' Up! has several other coloring tools you could use in place of Stampin' Blends if you like: Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Stampin' Write Markers.

Download Project Sheet - Posted for You Birds x 3 Birthday Card

So many fun details can be seen in this birthday card! What do you see?

The birds on branches image is so fun. The Posted for You Stamp Set has several other pretty images and some nice sentiments too.

Another view of this pretty card...

You can take a look back at my July 7th Tuesday Quick Tips Video. I used two of the tips in making the card above.

Stampin' Up! products used in video demonstration and card above -

Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Posted For You Bundle [154075] $31.50	Posted For You Cling Stamp Set [152621] $17.00	Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch [152709] $18.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892] $9.00
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154958] $9.00	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154906] $9.00	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718] $9.00
Antiqued Corners & Slides [152471] $8.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Happy Monday. Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com.

Simple and elegant is the best way to describe today's cards. The Blossoms in Bloom Bundle is fabulous for so many reasons. I love creating with the stamp set and coordinating Many Layered Blossoms Dies. These simple and elegant Blossoms in Bloom cards are wonderful all occasion cards. Use them as note cards or to express sympathy, thoughts of you, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, promotions, retirement, and more. Tone on tone cards such as these perform well as simple and elegant cards.

These cards are elegant in both Whisper White and Very Vanilla.

TIP:  Use Adhesive Sheets with card stock to die cut & adhere the die cut pieces to your card fronts easily.

The Gray Granite 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon adds a nice pop of color without taking away from the card's simplicity and elegance.

This close up view allows you to see the detail in the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder and the Many Layered Blossoms Die.

I can't decide which I like better, the Whisper White card above or the Very Vanilla card below. Which is your favoite?

The woven ribbon from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack matches our Very Vanilla card stock perfectly.

What other Stampin' Up! colors would you use to make these simple & elegant tone-on-tone cards? Petal Pink is on my mind.

Want to make these simple and elegant cards a bit fancier? Consider adding a bit of metallic or glitter paper with a few small die cut flowers or perhaps some embellishments such as small Metallic Pearls or gold Gilded Gems. We have even more embellishment to choose from. What will you choose?

Interested in some #simplestamping projects with the coordinating Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set?

Click here: https://bit.ly/2MMJLFo

Stampin' Up! products used in today's blog post - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Blossoms In Bloom Bundle (English) [154123] $60.25	Blossoms In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152684] $22.00	Many Layered Blossoms Dies [153582] $45.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $10.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Gray Granite 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152463] $7.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237] $8.25	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes [107300] $7.50	Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $9.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Enjoy a sneak peek of several of the fabulous holiday stamps, paper, ribbons, and embellishments I purchased in my Mini Catalog Pre-order. Watch the video replay of the "unboxing" from my July 9th Facebook Live on Stampin' Peace VIP Group. It's so much fun to share this excitement with you.

Now see what our wonderful SU! CEO Sara Douglass and Co-founder & Board Chair have to say about the 2020 Holiday Catalog in this video from Stampin' Up!

What were some of the new products that caught your eye? Do you have a favorite? Any "must haves" that you put on your wish list? Do you have ideas spinning in your head after seeing these holiday crafting supplies?  Let us all know in the comments below.

Want your own copy of a Stampin' Up! 2020 Holiday Catalog? It really is much more fun to look when you can hold one in your hands.

Stampin' Peace customers who placed a Stampin' Up! order with me since January of this year are already on my list to receive one. If you haven't placed an order with me in that time frame, just let me know. I'll add you. Merry Stampers Team Members still active this month, will receive one from the Stampin' Up! company if you haven't already.

If you are not currently working with a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to earn your business. I'll start that by sending you a complimentary catalog. Just message me your full name, mailing address, and email with permission to add you to my contact list for Stampin' Up! news, promotions, my Classes to Go and Events Schedule, etc. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve you in your paper crafting needs (and wants).

Merry Christmas in July!

Receiving these cards will be almost as great as receiving a beautiful bouquet of summer flowers. The Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper has 2 prints that are perfect for coloring. It's easy. It's fun. Give it a try then create some beautiful cards with your very own customized Designer Series Paper.

FYI: I used Stampin' Blends in Highland Heather, Rococo Rose, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow, and Balmy Blue. Remember, though, that YOU are customizing this DSP with your coloring. Choose colors you love!

The colors really "pop" against the metallic gold outlines of the flowers and leaves.

The new Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch pairs perfectly with this sentiment from the Happiest of Birthdays Stamp Set.

Emily was not able to go on the Hilton Head Vacation with me as she is in a Physical Therapy Clinical for 8 weeks. I left her some goodies and cards including this one when I was gone to remind her she is loved always and would be missed. The sentiment on this card said exactly what I was feeling.

I love the details created by the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch.

Card Dimensions:  Highland Heather card base is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" on long side, and folded in half. Ornate Garden DSP is 4 3/4" x 3 1/2". Gold Foil layer is 4 7/8" x 3 5/8".

For top card, gold label is 1/2" x 4". For bottom card, gold label is 1" x 4" and white label is 3/4" x 3 1/4".

FYI...after making these cards I realized the Gorgeous Grape Mini Striped Ribbon is retired and no longer available. I guess I just didn't get enough of it, I wanted to keep using it! We do, however, sell the Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding which could be colored with Highland Heather Stampin' Blends or any color of your choice. Customized ribbon to go with your customized DSP - how sweet.

Stampin' Up! products used in today's cards - click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Lovely You Bundle (English) [154070] $42.25	Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152525] $24.00	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00	Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $19.00	Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch [152709] $18.00
Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper [152488] $15.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $5.00	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $7.50	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [148544] $9.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274] $9.00	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887] $9.00	Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154888] $9.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [148547] $9.00	Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149572] $9.00	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for blessing me with the opportunity to share beautiful cards and paper crafting with you at stampinpeace.com. I love what I do and love sharing it even more.

May you be blessed with beautiful days always!

There's no better way to jump back into my Stampin' Peace work after a great vacation in Hilton Head with family than with a Make It with Mary Facebook Live. It was especially fun to gather and create with my Stampin' Peace VIP's on July 6th after being "unplugged" for over a week (something I'm not used to doing). Take a look at the Facebook Live video replay where I demonstrated creating with a new card sketch and then showed an alternate card sketch using card stock and DSP of the same dimensions.

The Ornate Garden Suite is full of cheerful florals in bright colors.

Ribbon and Gilded Gems add just the right amount of shimmer and shine to this card.

I stamped and colored the flowers on my envelope to coordinate with me card. Decorated envelopes let your card recipient know that they are about to open a very special piece of mail - a gift from the heart.

I used card stock and Designer Series Paper of the same dimensions but changed the layout to make the next card. I love how it turned out. Now, I have another new card sketch to work with.

I "stamped off" with Mint Macaron ink for the scrolling image. This way, the image did not detract from the sentiment.

I used the scrolling image with Mint Macaron to dress up the envelope front. It's pretty and still leaves plenty of room to address the envelope.

If you love the Ornate Garden Suite and want to see more projects including a fun fold card and quilt card & scrapbook layout, please check out these previous blog posts:  https://bit.ly/3b7BdU9  -  http://bit.ly/2WfG1iF

Stampin' Up! products used in today's card - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Ornate Garden Suite Collection (English) [154153] $136.75	Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set [152572] $21.00	Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [149471] $18.00	Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper [152488] $15.00	Gilded Gems [152478] $7.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] $7.50	Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad [150086] $7.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.75	Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150884] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. Happy Hump Day! Enjoy the rest of your week.

Post-It Notes or "sticky notes" are a staple in my craft room. I'm going to show you a couple of reasons why I think sticky notes are a must-have for every paper crafter.

I used one of my sticky note tips in creating this card!

The Posted for You Stamp Set contains gorgeous images and wonderful sentiments too. 

I enjoyed coloring the birds on branches with my alcohol based Stampin' Blends. What beautiful details in this stamp.

Save 10% on both the Posted for you Stamp Set and Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch when you purchase them as a bundle using item #154075.

Stampin' Up! products used in today's video - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store. 

Posted For You Bundle [154075] $31.50	Posted For You Cling Stamp Set [152621] $17.00	Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch [152709] $18.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892] $9.00
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154958] $9.00	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154906] $9.00	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718] $9.00
Antiqued Corners & Slides [152471] $8.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com for today's paper crafting tips! I appreciate you and all my viewers and blog subscribers.

The good things in life are better with you! There are so many people that I could send cards with this lovely sentiment. - family members, friends, loved ones, and stampin' friends like you. Card making is one of those good things in my life that really is better because of YOU and all my Stampin' Peace customers and followers who allow me the opportunity to share what I love to do. What an awesome job this is!

"The Good Things in Life are better with you" sentiment is a feature product in today's card and free project sheet. This card features the Tasteful Touches Stamp Set and Tasteful Labels Dies along with the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper. Take a look at the photos then be sure to download the Free Project Sheet.

So many wonderful details come together to make these cards fabulous!

The Tasteful Touches Stamp Set has several meaningful sentiments. And the size, shape, and stitched detail of the Tasteful Labels Die I used is absolutely perfect for the sentiment on these cards. Don't you agree?

The paper I chose from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper collection looks like real woven fabric. You can actually see fibers and threads of various colors and shades. The Early Espresso Faux Suede Ribbon adds a layer of soft texture.

The two stamped feathers add an unexpected bit of interest in the otherwise plain corner of the card front.

You can use small embellishments to draw attention to specific words in your stamped sentiments as I did with the silver Metallic Pearls on these cards. I used them to accent the word 'better' on one card and 'you' on the other. I like both!

Download Project Sheet - Tasteful Touches Card with In Good Taste DSP

Stampin' Up! products used in cards above - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Tasteful Touches Bundle (English) [154098] $48.50	Tasteful Touches Cling Stamp Set (English) [152562] $23.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $31.00	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $7.50	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $7.50
In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] $21.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $8.75	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $8.75
Early Espresso 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim [152472] $6.50	Metallic Pearls [146282] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Remember that the hand stamped cards you make are some of the good things in life that are better when shared!

I wish you a joy-filled week.