HDS with Scallops!

Handmade cards have long been cherished for their personal touch and unique flair, offering a heartfelt way to communicate sentiments for various occasions. Incorporating scallops into your card designs can add an elegant and sophisticated edge, transforming a simple card into a work of art. Scallops are a series of curves or semi-circles that create a decorative border, and they can be used in various ways to enhance the visual appeal of your cards.

Stampin' Up! is a popular brand known for its high-quality crafting supplies, including stamps, ink, paper, and embellishments. Their products are perfect for creating handmade cards with scalloped designs. With Stampin’ Up! tools like punches, dies, and embossing folders, you can easily create precise and consistent scalloped edges. Additionally, their extensive range of stamps allows you to add beautiful, detailed images and sentiments to your cards. By combining scalloped borders with Stampin’ Up! stamps, you can create intricate and professional-looking cards that convey your message visually stunningly.

To get started, gather your supplies: cardstock, scalloped-edge punches or dies, stamps, ink pads, and any additional embellishments you like, such as ribbons, sequins, or pearls. Begin by cutting your cardstock to the desired size and shape. Use your scalloped-edge punch or die to create a decorative border or frame for your card. Next, choose a stamp set that fits the occasion and stamp your chosen images and sentiments onto the card. Experiment with different ink colors and layering techniques to add depth and interest. Consider adding touches like embossed textures, glitter accents, or coordinating embellishments to complete your design. With a bit of creativity and the right tools, making handmade cards with scallops and Stampin’ Up! products can be a delightful and rewarding crafting experience.

Here is the Sketch we are using this week. Thank you again to Robin Messenheimer! (I miss your wisdom!)

Relaxing Card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – Colorful Season Bundle
PAPER – Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo, Basic Beige, Granny Apple Green
INK – Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo
ACCESSORIES – Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Simply Shammy, Silicone Pad, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Mono Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Color & Contour Dies, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machines

Cutting & Scoring:

Azure Afternoon – 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored 4-1/4" for the card base, scrap for die cut
Melon Mambo - 4" x 5-1/4", scrap for die cut
Granny Apple Green - 3-7/8" x 5-1/8", scrap for die cut
Basic White - 3-3/4" x 5", 4" x 5-1/4" for insert
Basic Beige - 2-1/4" x 5"

Sometimes Words Card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – Thoughtful Expressions, Unbounded Love, Wildflower Designs
PAPER – Basic White, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Early Expresso, Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper
INK – Memento, Moody Mauve
ACCESSORIES – Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Simply Shammy, Silicone Pad, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Mono Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Basic Borders Dies, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machines, Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels, 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim, Mini Glue Dots, Heartfelt Hexagon Punch

Cutting & Scoring: