Friday was an amazing day! 160 of my favorite people joined me for my Stamp-Along event (I’ll share more about that event on Tuesday). My favorite attendee at the event is Mary King, sometimes known as Mom. I am so happy she is able to join us for these events – she loves to meet my stamping friends and to enjoy the excitement of the events.
For the swap, Mom made a gorgeous card that’s perfect for Spring. Her card could be used for any occasion – baby, birthday or thank you. I’m excited to share her card with you today! Here’s Mom’s card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Beautiful Day. The focal point of Mom’s card is the big, bold butterfly from Beautiful Day, a stamp set from Stampin’ Up!’s 2018 Occasions Catalog. Prior to this weekend, Stampin’ Up! gave us a heads-up on some stamp sets that are carrying forward into the 2018 Annual Catalog – and Beautiful Day is one of them. Yay! If you don’t have this set yet, please check it out! I’ve shared several projects with this set over the past several months and have enjoyed playing with these images and sentiments. Here’s a look at Beautiful Day:
- Build-a-Butterfly. Mom stamped the butterfly on four colors of 3″ x 3″ cardstock (Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky and So Saffron), using the Stamparatus to make sure the butterfly is placed in the exact same place on all four colors. Once her butterflies were in place, she cut the 3″ x 3″ panels into 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ squares. Pulling one small square from each color, she reassembled her butterfly and glued them to a 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ panel of Basic Black. How fun is that?! She mounted that on a piece of Crumb Cake and stamped the bold, fun sentiment from Perennial Birthday.
- Infinity Shot. It wouldn’t be a swap card without an infinity shot, right? When Mom was done with her swaps, we lined them all up to grab a quick photo before she packed them up for the event. Here’s a fun infinity shot of Mom’s swaps:
How great do these look, lined up next to one another?
Stamp Sets: Beautiful Day, Perennial Birthday Papers: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Soft Sky, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron Inks: Archival Basic Black Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals
Do you like Mom’s card? I hope you’ll leave her a comment to let her know. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
SPRING ONE-FOR-ONE CARD SWAP. I want to see your Spring-themed cards! That’s why I’m hosting a Spring one-for-one card swap. I need to receive your cards by Friday, April 13, so please don’t wait! You can learn more here.
That is one fabulous card! I cannot wait to use your technique! Great work.
She’s pretty good, right? Thanks, Shirley! <3
Wow! This is a beautiful card. The Stamparatus makes it so easy to stamp.
This design wouldn’t have been possible without the exact positioning. Glad you like her card.
Dear Mary, your swap card for Brian’s huge event is so lovely! I’m curious as to how many of these you made. Brian LOVES his “infinity shots”? and it looks like a whole LOT. The Stamparatus must have been such a huge help. Do you love it?
You all must have had such a super day yesterday! Thank you, Brian, for sharing your mom’s beautiful card! ?
Suzie – Thanks for your sweet comments! Mom made 51 of these. The exact positioning from the Stamparatus made it possible for her to crank through them. While I was at work last week, she was assembling these and helping me get ready for the event. <3 I'm happy to share her with y'all. 🙂
Love, Love, Love this card. I will be making this one. Thanks for the idea.
🙂 So glad you like it. Mom’s a talented woman.
Mary, I love your card. Thanks, Brian, for including the measurements and tips. I’m looking forward to Tuesday to see how yesterday went and then get more details about OnStage, as well. Enjoy your day!
Thanks for your comments, HJ! Mom loved reading through these, reminding me just how popular she is. 🙂
Oh how beautiful, a real gem. Who wouldn’t want one of these swaps?
I love the method of stamping also. I thought the four colors were cut first, taped together on the back and then stamp the butterfly. “Mom’s” method was so much easier.
Have a blessed Sunday!
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She had lots of fun with this, Nancy. I suppose either way could work now that you mention it. Thanks for your comments. I know she appreciated hearing from so many. <3
So happy that I got one of these beauties in the swap! Gorgeous card Mary!!!!
Glad you like it, Pam. Mom was happy with the swaps she received, too! <3
Woww! Beautiful card Mary! Cool technique. Love the infinity shot – that’s a LOT of cards!!!
Thanks for your comments, Shanna! She had fun pulling these together and loved the ones she received in return. <3
Beautiful card, Mary! Hope you had a great time!
She had a grand time. Thanks, Michelle!
So pretty! Great job Mom.
Glad too that mom now is in the loop with what DSP is. 🙂
Ha! Thanks so much for your sweet comments, Lucy! <3
You’re a chip off the “mom” block! Love this simple card with sweet colors. The Crumb Cake card stock is the perfect background!
Thanks for your comments, Mary! Mom loved reading through them yesterday. Glad you like her card.
love the design of your card ! what a fun day !
oh and I do love the infinity shots 🙂
Thanks for your sweet comment, Kathy!
Oh Mary – Brian better watch out because your creativity may soon out weigh his and we all know how super creative Brian is. Of course he did inherit the gene from his beautiful Mom. What a fun card and what a fantastic job you did putting those pieces together. Without Brian telling us how you did it I would have thought it was just the image stamped on background paper that you have made. WAY TO GO! Thanks for showing us your Mom’s fantastic swap cards Brian.
Thanks, Grace! I’m so happy to share her with all of you! <3
I love this stamp set ! I only thought of Blends and Water Color Pencils when I saw it . Thank you ,Mary ….what a fun project !
Now we know where Brian got his creative talent !
Looking forward to Tuesday …..>>>>> YAY !
Yay! Thanks, Sonny! <3
Always a special treat to see Mary’s creations! Such a lovely and clever card. Thanks for sharing!
I’m happy to share her, Judy! Thanks for your kind comments!
Not only do I like this card, I LOVE it! It is not only pretty – it is just plain fun how you used the squares and lines them up perfectly. Love the infinity shot. This is a perfect example for the Stamparatus. The colors you chose are perfect! I hope you had a great time swapping cards!
So glad you like it, Chris! Thanks for leaving Mom a comment. <3
Just finished OnStage in Hartford CT and this card would have been a hit! Thanks for sharing, Mary. Beautiful card from a beautiful lady!
So sweet! Thanks, Adele!
I do love this card. I am a big fan of crumb cake / kraft paper backgrounds. This card is a great showcase for the butterfly stamp. I say we know where Brian gets his creative energy. This is definitely a card that many will CASE as it is a beauty.
Such a sweet comment, Robyn! So glad you like Mom’s card. <3
What a great technique! Now we know where you got your creativity Brian. Glad you had a great event!
Thanks, Dawn! It was great fun!
Gorgeous card Mary! Before I read the post, I assumed you pieced it, then stamped the butterfly, but doing it the opposite way with the stamparatus is a wonderful idea to make more cards quickly!
🙂 Thanks for your comments, Beth Ann! Mom has enjoyed reading all of the comments on her card!
Moms card is delightful…..just like her!
🙂 Thanks, Linda! <3
What a wonderful card. Would love to case, if I may.
Please CASE it, Sharon! Mom is so excited to share. <3 Glad you like it.
Such a fabulous card, Mary! Brian, thank you for the generous share of your mom’s talent. We are all so lucky to be included in your creative processes. Can’t wait to see/hear all about your Fun Friday~
Thanks so much, Linda! My Mom is kind of a big deal, so I like to share her with all of you. <3
Awesome card Mary! I did not get one Friday but it is so pretty! Hugs!
So glad you like it, Windy! Wish you’d received one. <3
Excellent! What a fun colorful card, very cool Mary!
Thanks, Katrina! <3
What beautiful card! I look forward to trying out this technique. Way to go Mary-Brian’s Mom.
Thanks for your comment, Kathy! <3
Now I know where you get your amazing talent and creativity from! 🙂
<3 Thanks, Denise! She's pretty talented, huh? :)
Love your card Mama Mary! Love that your color blocks bring life to your butterfly! Great card!
So glad you like it, Sandra! These soft colors are a perfect backdrop for the butterfly – glad you like her card.
I love your card, It is perfect for almost all occasions.
Thanks for your sweet comments for Mom, Margaret Ann. Means the world to her.
I can see you have inherited some VERY creative genes from your Mom!!
I only received an ounce of her talent. <3
Love love love the card!! So soft and pretty!!
So glad you like Mom’s card, Jeannie! Thanks for your comment!
This is the best swap card I saw this weekend Brian. Tell mom it is just lovely.
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So sweet, Lynn! Glad you like her card and grateful for your kind words.
Wow Mary! You really showed your true papercrafting colors here! Love this card.
Thanks so much for your sweet comments, Lyndie! Mom has really enjoyed reading these fun comments.
Lovely card, simple yet stunning! May I CASE your card?
CASE away! Thanks for leaving Mom a comment. So happy you like her card!
Awesome card Mary! I can see where Brian gets his creative and talent genes from. I will definitely CASE this beautiful card
Thanks for your sweet comments, Pam! Mom was thrilled to share this at the event and on my blog. <3
Awesome Card Brian’s Mom! Great way to show the Stamparatus as well!
Thanks so much for your comment, Gail! <3
Mrs. King, THAT is one great card! Simple – yes, so simple that until I read the explanation, I couldn’t imagine how you did it! I’m going to case it for sure. Thank you!
Thanks for your comments, Linda! Mom had fun with this. So glad you like it!
Wow! What a great card! Good for Mom Mary!
And thanks for sharing the technique! Awesome!
And thanks too for your GREAT video this weekend! Loved it!!
Thanks for your sweet comments about Mom’s card, Ruth! Glad you like it. Also happy you liked my video. It was fun to pull together. <3
How clever your Mom is! Now we know from whom you got your genetic artistry!
Love her idea, and of course, the card.
<3 Thanks for your sweet comments, Florence! <3
What a great job, Mary! I can see where Brian got his talent! I will be using this idea! Thank you!
Thanks for your comments on Mom’s card, Lori! I got an ounce of her talent. 🙂 Thanks!
Wow Mary, absolutely love your card. Brian, think we can see where you get your talent from!! Was just driving home from work thinking about this exact stamp and planning some cards so I’m very excited to see this ‘King’ly creation, just stunning!!
Thanks, Abigail! What a sweet comment! I hope you have fun with it! Mom has really enjoyed reading through these comments. <3
Love the color combination. Simple design but stunning.
<3 Thanks for your comments, Janell.
This is a great card!
Thanks, Kristen! Glad you like it. <3
Mr. Brian! Your mom has done it again, she does a wonderful job, I hope she has as much fun creating as I do seeing what she comes up with. Thank you so much for sharing your mom with all of us. Hope you had a good time at your On Stage location.
I’m happy to share Mom with y’all, and she’s so happy to share, too. Glad you like what she made. <3
Oh my, so snazzy & fresh, but also so quick & easy. Brilliant. Go Mom!!
Thanks for your comments, Julie! I’m so glad you like Mom’s card.
How awesome that the two of you can share this activity together! Wish I lived closer to see what other unique, creative cards you will be making. Hope you’ll share more in the future. Like the others, love the design and the colors! Happy stamping! ?
I love when Mom comes to Atlanta so we can craft together – sometimes I put her to work, and other times she just piddles around my craft room. 🙂 Thanks, Pat! <3
I love the idea!
<3 Thanks, Jacqueline!
Wow! What a great job your Mom did. It is obvious the apple didn’t fall very far from the tree. It is so nice you and your Mom can share the Stampin Up experience together. What fun! Keep on stampin “MOM.”
Thanks so much for your sweet comments, Terri! Glad you like Mom’s card – I’m happy to share this journey with her, too! <3
I love this card Mary!!! I will be casing this in my class next Wednesday. I already cut the pieces last night!!! Wish I had gotten one of your swaps. The swaps were really good at the Spring Fling!!! Thanks, Brian for a fun day!!!
So glad you had fun at the event, Joan! It was great to see you. Thanks for your sweet comments about Mom’s card. I hope your class members love it!
Miss Marys card is so beautiful! I love how the soft colors makes the butterfly pop on this wonderfully sweet birthday card! Thanks for sharing with is Miss Marry
Thanks, my sweet friend. So glad you like Mom’s card. <3