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.
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.
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.
With Spring upon us, what could be more beautiful than vintage style cards. Create many of these Vintage Flowers for your friends and family. You can also change up the colors and sentiment and you can use them for any occasion.
Supplies: Stamp Sets – Very Vintage Clear-Mount [146801]/Wood-Mount[146798]; Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount [146667]/Wood-Mount [146664]; Sheet Music Wood-Mount [143967]/Clear-Mount [143970] Card Stock – Smoky Slate [131202]; Powder [144244]; Whisper White [100730] Stamp Pads – Lovely Lipstick [147140]; Jet Black [101406]; Smoky Slate [147113] Misc.- SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]; Glue Dots [103683]; Big Shot [143263]; Stamparatus [146276]; Silver Glimmer Paper [146960]; Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies [148527]; Twine Baker’s Whisper White [124262]; Classic Label Punch [141491]; Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
Measurements: • Smoky Slate: 11” x 4 ¼” • Silver Glimmer Paper: 4 ¼” x 3” • Whisper White: 4 1/8” x 3”; ½” x 2 ½” • Powder Pink: 4 ¼” x ½” (two pieces)”; 3” x 1”
Directions:
1. First of all, fold Smoky Slate in half to create card base. 2. Use border dies from “Be Mine Stitched Framelits” along 4 ¼” side of the Silver Glimmer Paper. Glue Powder Pink card stock strip along top and bottom of Silver Glimmer paper and adhere to bottom portion of the card base. 3. Then, you stamp flower image from “Very Vintage” set onto Whisper White layer using Lovely Lipstick ink. 4. Stamp sheet music with Smoky Slate on 3” x 1” Powder Pink card stock and glue to Whisper White layer. Wrap twine around, securing in back. Add a bow with a glue dot and place a rhinestone in the center. Adhere to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 5. Lastly, stamp sentiment from “Itty Bitty Greetings” with Stazon onto 2 ½” x ½” Whisper White card stock. Cut and flag with Classic Label Punch and place on the card with dimensionals.
Stella MacKay
Independent Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! since 2002.
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