Take a minute to smell the flowers when you send this special card to someone this Summer. Let them admire the beautiful cherry blossoms and soft colors with the simple words of encouragement. Also, it’s always special when you let them know you are thinking of them. Hand made cards probably mean more today than they did ten years ago because technology is so much easier.
Measurements: • Whisper White: 5.5” x 8.5”, 2” x 4” • Pool Party: 2.5” x 4.25””
Instructions:
1. Fold the larger piece of Whisper White cardstock in half to create the cardbase 2. Stamp the branch in Crumb Cake and the cherry blossoms in Blushing Bride onto the smaller piece of Whisper White cardstock. Stamp the sentiment in Blushing Bride 3. Adhere the stamped piece of Whisper White to the Pool Party cardstock as per the sample 4. The large cherry blossoms should be stamped in Blushing Bride randomly onto the cardfront 5. Add the sentiment on the left side of the cardfront with Stampin’ Dimensionals 6. Lastly, place the smaller rhinestones to the centers of the flowers as desired.
There is always a reason to want to send a friend or family member a token to show them how much you care. Additionally, you probably also have a dozen reasons throughout the year to spread some kindness. No matter your reason, everyone can use a “good things better basket”. Just your way of letting them know they make a difference in your life.
• Calypso Coral: 3” x 3” – score 1/2” all 4 sides
• Whisper White: 3” x 3” 2 1/2” x 3 1/2″
• Happiness Blooms DSP: 4” x 8 1/2″
• 5/8”Polka Dot Tulle Whisper White Ribbon – 12”
Instructions:
• Snip the little flaps up to the score lines
• Add Mini Glue Dot on all 4 sides and fold into a box
• Adhere Tear & Tape around box edge
• Put Tear & Tape on one short side of designer paper
• Peel top off Tear & Tape and wrap the designer paper around the box and peel the top off Tear & Tape along the short edge and close up basket/bag
• Use 1/2″ Circle Punch to create a hole for the ribbon
• Thread Tulle Ribbon through hold and tie bow
• Cut label using Wonderful Floral Framelit and 3” x 3” Whisper White. Stamp greeting with Memento ink
• Stamp butterflies with Memento on 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Whisper White.
• The inside of the butterfly is stamped with Calypso Coral ink stamped off once
• Punch out butterflies – stamp body with Memento ink
• Attach to label with Dimensionals, then attach label to basket/bag with Dimensionals
I want to bring you a purple beauty card today. This card was created with a variety of products to bring this beautiful look to life. The ribbon on top is what attracts my eyes to the purple beauty card. The Basic Jewels enhance the look and give you that special pop! Color changing is also easy for a card like this.
Supplies: Stamp Sets –All That You Are Cling Stamp Set [148664] Card Stock – Highland Heather Cardstock [146986], Vellum Card Stock [101856], Whisper White Card Stock [100730] Stamp Pads – Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103], Versamark Pad [102283], Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276], Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] Accessories – Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213], Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220], White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132], Embossing Buddy [103083], Heat Tool [129053], Pretty Label Punch [143715]
Measurements:
Highland Heather card stock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Gingham DSP: 4 x 5 1/2
Vellum: 3 1/2 x 4 2/3
Whisper White: scrap for punched sentiment, 4 x 5 1/4 for the inside of the card
Instructions:
Rub Embossing Buddy over vellum, ink up flower image with Versamark and stamp on vellum
Sprinkle white embossing powder on stamped image and heat set
Color the image on vellum from the back with blends (You can also use regular markers)
Adhere the Gingham DSP to the card base and then adhere the stamped vellum over that to the card base
Stamp the sentiment with Highland Heather ink on Whisper White card stock and punch out using the Pretty Label Punch, adhere to card base with dimensionals.
Using the Highland Heather blends color the ribbon and rhinestones, attach rhinestones to the card.
Tie a bow with ribbon and adhere to card
Add sentiment to Whisper White cardstock and attach to the inside of the card.
Today is the last day to subscribe to receive the new Earthy Spring kit from Paper Pumpkin. This May kit also includes a new In-Color that will be released in the 2019-2020 annual catalog. You will find some some birds in that kit as well. Remember, this kit has been inspired by Shelli to give you some wonderful inspiration. The kit is called Hugs from Shelli and will land in a mailbox near you towards the end of the month. For now, you can enjoy a sneak peek from Shelli below as she unveils one of the card designs you can find in the kit.
The elegant designs are going to be wonderful. If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you don’t need to do anything. If you are not a subscriber and would like Hug From Shelli May Paper Pumpkin kit, you can subscribe here today. This is the last day you can subscribe for this earthy Spring kit designed by Shelli especially for you. One of my favorite features is the new In-Color. It looks like it’s so soft and rich.
Paper Pumpkin is a wonderful alternative for people that want to craft fast, are new to stamping or have trouble coming up with creative ideas for cards and projects. I have found that the more I put together Paper Pumpkin cards, the more inspiration will come to me. Let Paper Pumpkin get you inspired.
So if you want to give it a try, subscribe here by May 10th and get your hugs from Shelli.
Create this flowery hello card with the Floral Frames bundle. My favorite part of this card is the 3D flowers surrounding the frame. It adds the perfect dimension and focal point. The sentiment in the middle can really be anything you like. It’s also perfect for birthday and thinking of you cards.
Measurements: • Thick Whisper White: 4 ¼” x 11” 3 5/8” x 4 7/8” & Scraps for Flowers • Daffodil Delight: 3 ¾” x 5”
Instructions:
1. Stamp Circle with leave onto the white mat in Black Memento 2. Color in leaves and Berries with the Light Old Olive Blend and Dark Calypso Coral Blend for the Berries 3. Stamp the sentiment in Memento Black in the center of the circle image 4. Next, stamp one cluster of each flower in Black Memento 5. Color with Pumpkin, Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight Blends. 6. Cut out flowers with the matching framelits 7. Attach to the image you have stamped on the mat using Dimenstionals 8. Tie Polka Dot Ribbon around the mat and into a bow on the front of the card. 9. Finally, adhere the White stamped mat to Daffodil Mat and add to the card base with Dimensionals
Today I introduce you to a new product concept and some Rosy May flowers. The Everything is Rosy Product Medley is now available. These new products are available in one kit and are filled with cute, coordinating products that together can create some amazing projects. They were designed to provide you with the tools you need to spend a day crafting. Also, you will love all the little extras.
This is the first such offering of it’s kind. You will see more in the future. Below is a video from Stampin’ Up! to give you a look inside the kit and all you will receive.
Below are some product pictures and sample cards created with the kit.
Let me know if you have questions about these new products. They are around for the month of May, or while supplies last through my online store here. I know you will love what you can create when you receive your rosy May flowers.
Stella MacKay
Independent Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! since 2002.
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