FAUX STEP CARD

Today’s card features the Friendly Foliage Bundle yet again along with Strawberry Slush which is a color that makes me happy.  I saw a post where Cindy Lee Bee Designs created a faux step card using this set and I loved the idea so I decided to see if I could create one of my own and here is what I came up with…

The card base is Strawberry Slush cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and then scored on the 8 ½” side at 1 ¼, 2 ½, and 5 ½”.  I folded the first score line (1 ¼”) into a mountain fold and the second one (2 ½”) into a valley fold and the final one (5 ½”) into a mountain fold and used my bone folder to get all the score lines nice and crisp.  I then cut a piece of the Florals in Bloom DSP (an online exclusive) to 1 x 5 ¼” and added it to the front of my card.  Then I opened my card up and stamped the smaller branch of leaves all over both sides of the remaining area using Strawberry Slush Ink (be sure to be random when doing this for a better look). 

With that done I moved onto my largest step that was my focal point.  I cut a piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock to 3 x 8 ½” and scored it at 4 ¼”.  To decorate this piece, I added another piece of the Florals in Bloom DSP that measured 2 ¾ x 4” to the front.  I then stamped the large foliage image onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Strawberry Slush Ink and die cut it using the coordinating dies from the bundle.  I also die cut two of the open foliage branches out of Basic White cardstock.  I adhered the focal point to the front of the card and tucked my die cut foliage pieces under it.  Then it was time for the sentiment “Sending Love” which is also from the bundle.  I stamped it onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Strawberry Slush Ink and then punched it out using one of the banners from the new Three Banner Punch and added it to the front of the card with Mini Dimensionals. 

To finish off the card I added a bow that I created from some Iridescent Ribbon (now retired but any pretty ribbon will do) and attached it using a Mini Glue Dot.  I added three Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (also retired but the regular Rhinestone Basic Jewels would look great as well).  

For the back I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 2 3/4 x4” and stamped one small stem of the foliage stamp on the corner again with Strawberry Slush Ink (this is perfect for my message).  Because this is a “faux” step card it was much easier to create than the original step cards making it great for a fast and easy card. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Friendly Foliage Bundle (English) [167308]	Three Banner Punch [167050]	Florals In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165175]	Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165625]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [165286]	Iridescent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Striped Trim [163299]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

Signing off for 2 weeks

 Thank you to all of my followers I really do appreciate your support.  I just want to let you know I am headed off on another cruise adventure to the Carribean so I won't be posting projects from January 15 through January 25th.  Hoping to really enjoy some quiet time following the busy holidays.

Our floating home "Adenture of the Seas"

Our destinations

The Grand Bahamas

Grand Cayman

Jamaica

I promise some real pictures of our adventures when we return.  

PURPLE OR GREEN WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Today I am showcasing two cards that once again feature the Friendly Foliage Bundle (can you tell I am loving this bundle).  Both cards are simple to create with the bundle and both also use the more neutral sides of the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.  The first card features the Everyday Arches Dies and the second card features the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.

Here is what I came up with…

  

For card one the card base is Basic White cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I then cut a piece of the green-colored paper from the Perennial Lavender DSP to 4 x 5 ¼ and adhered it to my card base.  I then die cut the 4^th largest of the arches out of Basic White cardstock and adhered that to the center of the card.  Next, I stamped the foliage piece from the bundle onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock with Lost Lagoon Ink.  I also stamped two of the smaller foliage pieces to tuck in around the image when I adhered it.  I stamped the sentiment “Get well soon” from the same stamp set onto another scrap of Basic White using Lost Lagoon Ink.  I used the smallest of the arched dies to cut out the sentiment.  I used the coordinating dies (one for the outline and one to remove the excess from inside the outline) from the bundle to die cut out my foliage image.  I also used the small leaf die to cut out the two extra images I stamped.  I attached the foliage piece to the center of my large arch using Foam Adhesive Strips then I attached my sentiment over the bottom right of that using Dimensionals.  I added the two little leaf dies and some embellishments from my stash (these are some retired metal dots).

For card number two I also began with a card base of Basic White cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I then cut a piece of the purple-colored paper from the Perennial Lavender DSP to 4 x 5 ¼ and adhered it to my card base.  Next, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 ½ x 4 ¾” and embossed it with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder and added that to the front of the card.  I stamped my foliage image onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Blackberry Bliss Ink and die cut it the same way I did with card #1.  I attached it to the front (a little left of center) of my card again using those Foam Adhesive Strips.  To finish off my card I stamped the sentiment “Thinking of You” onto a scrap of Basic White that was 5/8 x 3 5/8” with Blackberry Bliss Ink.  I attached that to a piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock that measured 7/8 x 3 5/8” and attached that to the front of my card with Dimesionals.  I added three of the Frosted Iridescent Dots that are currently in the last chance product list. 

I really love how these cards turned out and it was fun to play around with the same set and same paper and yet make such different cards.  I hope you enjoy both of these cards I certainly enjoyed making them.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Used on Both Cards:

Product List

Friendly Foliage Bundle (English) [167308]

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162593]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]

Foam Adhesive Strips [141825]

Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Used on Card #1:

Product List

Everyday Arches Dies [164629]

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678]

Used on Card #2:

Product List

Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder [161600]

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]

Frosted Iridescent Dots [165766]

RED, WHITE AND BLACK

Today’s card features two new online exclusive bundles, Friendly Foliage and Banner Sayings along with a new embossing folder called Lovely Stripes which is also an oline exclusive.  I always love how dramatic red, white and black look together so I paired them today.  I used the Botanical Textures Designer Series paper which is all about black and white with some touches of gray.  The best part is this paper is in the last chance products and is on sale for just $7.50 a pack.

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Basic Black cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I embossed a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured 4 x 5 ¼” with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder (Available in January)  and added that to my card base.  Next, I cut a piece of the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper to 1 ½ x 5 ¼” and mounted it onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock that measured 2 x 5 ¼”.  I added that to the left side of the card over about ½” from the edge of the white cardstock layer. 

Then I stamped my large foliage piece from the bundle onto Basic White cardstock with Cherry Cobbler Ink.  Once that was done, I cut it out using the coordinating dies.  There is a die that cuts just the outline and another you can add to cut out the inside.  I then used that solid die to cut a layer of Smoky Slate cardstock to place under my stamped and die cut image.  I added that to the center of my card using Dimensionals.

I then stamped the sentiment “Happy Birthday” from the Banners Sayings Bundle and used the coordinating punch to punch it out.  There are three different banners you can punch out with this single punch.  I also punched out one from Cherry Cobbler cardstock and cut it in half.  I then attached those two pieces to the back of either end of my sentiment for additional interest.  I added that to the front of my card adhering the left side with adhesive onto the foliage piece and the right side I popped up with a Dimensional.  To finish off the front of the card I added three black dots from the Neutral Matte Dots (now retired, but we all have lots of embellishments we can use). 

For the inside of my card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped a line of the little leaf chain from the bundle up the side in Cherry Cobbler.  I did this same thing for my envelope. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Friendly Foliage Bundle (English) [167308]	Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [167051]	Botanical Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165545]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Neutral Matte Dots [165561]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

HERE FOR YOU

Today’s card features the Friendly Foliage Bundle (a new online product) and the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper (this is in the last chance offers and on sale for just $8.75 a pack).  I love the masculine look to this card and the rich colors.  This Friendly Foliage bundle is really versitle and a lot of fun to work with.

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Early Espresso cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I then cut a piece of the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper to 2 x 5 ½” and mounted that onto a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock that measured 2 ¼ x 5 ½”.  I added this about ½” from the bottom of my card base.  Then I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 1 ¾ x 3” and stamped the sentiment “Here for you always” onto the right side of it with Pecan Pie Ink.  I then stamped three of the larger branches from the set onto the left side using Shaded Spruce Ink.  I mounted this onto a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock that measured 2 x 3 ¼” and added it to the front of my card using Dimensionals (note: don’t put the dimensionals too close to the edges so you can tuck in your die cuts under it).  I die cut three of the foliage pieces from the bundle out of Shaded Spruce cardstock and tucked them up under the sentiment.  To finish off the card I used a Mini Glue Dot and attached a triple bow I made out of Linen Thread to the sentiment layer.

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped three of the foliage stems from the bundle into one corner using Shaded Spruce Ink.  I stamped the same images onto my envelope. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Happy Crafting!!! 

Product List

Friendly Foliage Bundle (English) [167308]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Woven Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165560]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Linen Thread [104199]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]