Have I got an DARLING 3D project for you! I'm going to show you how to make a Mini Backpack in this Facebook Live Video Replay. It's oh, so cute, functional, and fun to make. This  Mini Backpack can be used for so many occasions - graduations, teacher appreciation day, embarking on a trip or new adventure, birthdays, Father's Day, and more. I'm going to use the Mini Backpack use see in my video demonstration gift for my niece. Avery is graduating high school this month and will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall. I used OSU colors and will fill the main section of the backpack with various gift cards that I know a college student will enjoy. I'll put some mini sticky note pads in the front pocket. Then, I'll put the Mini Backpack in a clear cellophane bag and tie it up with a pretty bow and handmade tag. I think Avery will love the handmade touch I put on her graduation gift.

This is the Mini Backpack I received from my friend and SU! team member Tracy Dahling that inspired me to make my own Mini Backpacks for graduation gifts. Tracy had a package of flower shaped sticky notes & a chapstick in her backpack and chocolate mints in the front pocket. 

And this is my version of the Mini Backpack.

Cutting & Scoring Dimensions:

• Cut card stock for main backpack 8" x 11".
• Score at 1 1/2", 5 1/4", 6 3/4", 10 1/2" on LONG side.
• Score at 2", 6 1/2" on SHORT side.
• Partial Score on LONG side at 3/4" and 6" down to 5". 
• Make angled score lines (see video).
• Cut DSP 3 1/2" x 1 3/4"

• Cut card stock for front pocket 8" x 4".
• Score at 1/2", 3 3/4", 4 1/4", 7 1/2" on LONG side.
• Score at 1/2", 2 1/2", 3", on SHORT side.
• Cut DSP 3" x 3/4"

• Cut card stock for 2 handles 1/4" x 7" each

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

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153073] $11.50	Detailed Trio Punch [146320] $20.00	Matte Black Dots [154284] $7.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $12.00	Stampin' Seal+ Refill [152812] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Thanks so much for spending some of your time viewing today's Stampin' Peace blog post. I hope you feel inspired to make something special for that someone special in your life. 

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Welcome to another Free Friday Download Day. Today's PDF Tutorial features the Wrapped Bouquet Bundle - a gorgeous stamp set with coordinating dies. My card has several lovely details and is great for so many occasions and reasons to send cards including Mother's Day, anniversary, thank you, thinking of you, friendship.

To make this gorgeous card, be sure to download my Free Project Sheet.

Download Project Sheet - Wrapped Bouquet Love You Bunches Card

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

Wrapped Bouquet Bundle (English) [156217] $47.50	Wrapped Bouquet Cling Stamp Set [154550] $22.00	Dies Wrapped Flowers [154324] $31.00	Double Oval Punch [154242] $18.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $7.50	3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon [154572] $7.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $9.00	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887] $9.00	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] $9.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152487] $11.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $10.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

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Happy Earth Day!

I thought I'd take the opportunity to share a project featuring a brand new suite launching with our new Annual Catalog on May 4th - Beauty of the Earth - today in celebration of Earth Day.  The Beauty of the Earth Suite includes the colorful Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set and coordinating Beautiful Trees Dies, Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper, Bark 3D Embossing Folders, and colorful Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper. 

For today's post I made 8 slimline cards quickly and easily and with just 1 sheet of Designer Series Paper. You can too! Simply follow my cutting dimensions and assembly instructions below. Easy peasy, I guarantee it!

Cutting Dimensions:

• Card bases = Cut 8 measuring 7" x 8 1/2", score at 3 1/2" on short side, fold in half. (I cut 4 Night of Navy & 4 Merry Merlot.)
• Basic White layer = Cut 16 measuring 3 1/4" x 8 1/4". (You'll use 2 per card - 1 on front & 1 inside.)
• Card stock layer on front = Cut 8 measuring 3 1/8" x 8 1/8". (I cut 4 Night of Navy & 4 Merry Merlot from left over card stock that I had when I cut the card bases from my 8 1/2" x 11" sheets of card stock.)
• Designer Series Paper = Use the Beauty of the Earth DSP with watercolor tree prints at the top and bottom of the paper with white space in the middle. Cut it at 6" (in half) through the white space. Then cut each of the two 6" x 12" pieces into 4 pieces measuring 3" x 6". 
• Wood Grain DSP (also from Beauty of the Earth DSP) = Cut 4 pieces measuring 2" x 3".

Directions for card above:

1. Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy ink on lower right corner of Merry Merlot Card stock.
2. Adhere Watercolor Trees DSP to top of Merry Merlot card stock.
3. Adhere Merry Merlot card stock to Basic White card stock.
4. Wrap Denim Ribbon around layers at bottom of DSP and tie bow. Trim ends. 
   
5. Adhere layers to Night of Navy card base.
6. Adhere Basic White card stock to inside of card.
7. Die cut 2 Night of Navy birds and adhere to card front as shown using Glue Dot.

Directions for card above:

1. Stamp sentiment in Early Espresso ink on lower right corner of Wood Grain DSP. Adhere to bottom of Night of Navy card stock.
2. Adhere Watercolor Trees DSP to top of Night of Navy card stock.
3. Adhere Night of Navy card stock to Basic White card stock.
4. Wrap Early Espresso Faux Suede Ribbon around layers where the two DSP's meet and tie knot. Trim ends. 
   
5. Adhere layers to merry Merlot card base.
6. Adhere Basic White card stock to inside of card.
7. Die cut 2 Merry Merlot birds and adhere to card front as shown using Glue Dot.

Another look at these simply made gorgeous cards. Simple layout, 1 sheet DSP, time well spent for 8 quick and easy Slimline Cards.

Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store. Please note that the Beauty of the Earth products used are available to purchase beginning May 4th with the launch of the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979] $8.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon [149590] $7.00	Early Espresso 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim [152472] $6.50
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $60.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you have enjoyed today's post and found it to be helpful and inspiring. Please let me know if I can assist you with your Stampin' Up!  needs.

Do something creative everyday!

I'm delighted to bring you this video demonstration on making Easel Cards. You are going to love this Fun Fold and be surprised at how easy it really is to make if you haven't tried it yet. You'll also get a look at some cool new In Colors and a brand new bundle. All coming with the launch of our new Annual Catalog on May 4th. Be ready to listen and learn, and pay special attention to my tips on using the Stamparatus in creating with Builder Punches.

This is my sample easel card I made to show before demonstrating. I love the 3 new In Colors I used and how they compliment each other. They are Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, and Evening Evergreen.

Cutting Dimensions:

• Soft Succulent card base = 4 1/4" x 11", score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Basic White layer on inside of card = 5 1/4" x 4"
• DSP on front = 2 1/2" x 4"
• Basic White layer on front = 4 1/4" x 2 3/4"
• Evening Evergreen layer on front = 4 3/8" x 2 7/8"
• Soft Succulent layer on front = 4 5/8" x 3 1/8"

***Let people know that this card stands up by enclosing this message:  Download SU! - Easel Card Diagram Enclosure PDF

Builder Punches can be tricky to use. I hope you picked up some tips from my video to make using the Flowers & Leaves Punch and other builder punches easier.

The easel card below was made with the Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set without the coordinating Flowers & Leaves Punch. Instead I chose to color the stamped image with Stampin' Blends.

I love this sentiment "Little Card, Big Thanks". A small display of appreciation can make a big impact.

Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope you will take the content and tips given to make some easel cards of your own. It's always fun to share what I love to do, especially when it involves new techniques and new products. 

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Have a good week remember to do something creative everyday.

I have a wonderful Dutch Door Gift Card Holder - a fun fold card and gift card holder all in one. Take a look at my video demonstration to learn how to make it. Plus get a look at a brand new bundle launching May 4th - Inspired Thoughts. This bundle is quite unique in that the stamp set is all sentiments paired with the Inspired Canopy Dies to make beautiful tree scenes for any occasion.

Dimensions for Dutch Door Card:

• card base = Soft Succulent 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and Basic White 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• card stock to make "Dutch Door" = Soft Succulent 2 3/4" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" on long side, folded in half.
• layers for Dutch Door front & inside = Evening Evergreen 2 1/2" x 4" and Basic White 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• layers for center of card front = Basic White 2 1/2" x 3 3/4", Early Espresso 2 5/8" x 3 7/8", Soft Succulent 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"

The following is also a Dutch Door Gift Card Holder featuring the Inspired Thoughts Bundle. I sponged sunshine on the inside of the card for a more dramatic look.

This sentiment works so well for so many occasions - birthday, congratulations, new job, and retirement to name just a few.

Thanks for viewing today's blog post. I hope you found it to be helpful and inspiring. Have a great week!

Nothing says SPRING like beautiful flowers in gorgeous colors like Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, and Granny Apple Green. AND, what's better than a beautiful spring card? How about a spring card that is also a Dutch Door Fun Fold Card? Yes, that's right. I'm want to show you how to make a Dutch Door Card AND will give you a sneak peek of a brand new Color & Contour Bundle with its beautiful stamp images, meaningful sentiments, and AMAZING die set. So press play, and sit back and enjoy this video demonstration. 

Customize Pearl Basic Jewels by coloring with them with your Stampin' Blends markers.

I just can't get enough of this Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon. Fortunately, you'll see in our new Annual Catalog launching May 4th. I'm so excited to be able to get my hands on more of this gorgeous and easy to work with ribbon.

Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store. Please note that the Color & Contour Bundle will be available to order on May 4th when the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog launches.

Many Marvelous Markers [147154] $123.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $7.50	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152487] $11.50
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $8.75	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon [154572] $7.00	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887] $9.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. May your day be filled with happiness.

Take a look at my Pretty Peony Parasol cards featuring the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set and Umbrella Builder Punch. I used the beautiful Peony Garden Designer Series Paper to give my cards an elegant, sophisticated look. I love the subtle tones of color and elegant images and patterns of the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper. And it won't be long now before we'll start to see peonies blooming in flower gardens across the midwest. 

What a pretty card for a spring bridal shower or perhaps even a baby girl shower. 

Elegant Faceted Gems in Petal Pink, Frosted, and Clear are wonderful embellishments to pair with the beautiful and elegant Peony Garden Designer Series Paper.

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

Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151518] $16.00	Umbrella Builder Punch [151293] $18.00	Peony Garden Designer Series Paper [152483] $11.50	Elegant Faceted Gems [152464] $7.50
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $7.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $7.50	Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack [154579] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00
Bone Folder [102300] $7.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00

To see another version of these cards using the bright and cheery Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper, click here.

Thanks for viewing today's post. May your day be filled with beautiful moments.