SEASON OF ELEGNCE MEETS NATURE’S SYMPHONY

Today’s card features the Nature’s Symphony Bundle and Season of Elegance Designer Series Paper supported by the Everyday Arches Dies.  I love all three of these products so it was easy to see how they would work together.  I saw a card much like this on Pintrest and immediately knew it would be great for my card class this month. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Mossy Meadow cardstock cut to 4 ¼ x 11” and scored at 5 ½”.  I cut a layer of Old Olive cardstock to 4 x 5 ½” and spritzed it lightly with the Stampin' Spritzer (this helps keep the cardstock from ripping) and then I embossed it using the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder and after it was embossed, I cut it down to 5 ¼”.  The reason for this is that the embossing folder causes some changes to the length of the piece (my guess is because of all the raised areas) so it was not working out right if I cut it to 4 ¼” before embossing.  I added this layer to my card base.

Then I cut a piece of the new Natural Hues 12 x 12” Specialty Paper to 2 x 5 ¼”, stamped it all over using image #6 from the bundle (see below) with Old Olive Ink.  Then I tore it right along the right side all the way down (I find tearing it towards me give me the best effect).  I attached this layer about 1/8” from the right side of the card front.  On top of this I added a 3 x 4 ¼” piece of the Season’s of Elegance Designer Series Paper (I chose the old olive colored one) to the center. 

I die cut image #3 from the Nature’s Symphony Dies (see above) out of a piece of Old Olive cardstock and out of a piece of Gold Foil 12 x 12” Specialty Paper that were each about 3 1/2 x 4 1/4".  I attached the gold layer to the top of the old olive layer just off setting it a little bit and then added both to the front of my card.  For my sentiment I used the smallest of the Everyday Arches Dies to cut an arch from a scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock and then using the Friendly Foliage Stamp Set I stamped the sentiment “Thinking of You” onto it using Old Olive Ink and added that to the front of my card using Dimensionals. 

I finished off the front of the card with three of the Low-Profile Sparkle Dots which are currently in the Last Chance sales.  For the inside I cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped image #7 from the stamp set (see above) with Old Olive Ink twice, once first generation and then again second generation (just means I didn’t reink the stamp before stamping the second time).  I did this same thing to the front of 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

Nature's Symphony Bundle (English) [166926]	Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167021]	Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164144]	Natural Hues 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Textured Specialty Paper [166929]
Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]
Lovely Stripes 3 D Embossing Folder [167179]	Low Profile Sparkle Dots [166157]	Stampin' Spritzer [126185]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

NATURE’S SYMPHONY FUN FOLD

Today’s card features the Nature’s Symphony Bundle and the Nature Walk Designer Series Paper.  I will throw in some gold heat embossing and some Pretty Peacock cardstock to round it out.  I fell in love with both the bundle and the paper as soon as I saw them so I knew I wanted to use them for my upcoming card class.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Pretty Peacock cardstock cut to 4 ¼ x 9 ¾” and scored at 5 ½”.  I cut my Nature Walk Designer Paper to 4 x 4” and 1 ¼” x 4”and added heat embossing before attaching them to the card base.  I began by stamping using the Nature’s Symphony Bundle, I started with image #7 (see below) on the piece of DSP that measured 1 ¼ x 4” using VersaMark Ink and then adding Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (I used the gold) on it and heat embossing.  Then I stamped two of image #5 and image #6 (see below) onto the 4 x 4” DSP again with VersaMark Ink and again embossed using the gold embossing powder.  With that done I added the 4 x 4” piece to the front of the card and the 1 ¼ x 4” piece to the right side of the inside of the card. 

Then I used the dies from the bundle to cut image #3 (see below) out of a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock that measured about 3 1/2 x 4 1/4".  I added it to the front of my card using Mini Dimensionals.  I grabbed a scrap of Pretty Peacock cardstock and stamped the sentiment “You Make Me Smile” onto it using VersaMark Ink and again embossed it using the gold embossing powder.  I then punched it out using the 1 ¾” Circle Punch.  I added this to a Gold Foil circle I punched out using the 2” Circle Punch. 

For the inside I cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to 4 x 4” and stamped the corner of it using image #7 (see above) and Pretty Peacock Ink.  I stamped it once and then a second time second generation (meaning without adding any additional ink to the stamp).  I did the same stamping on my envelope to coordinate it.  

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

Nature's Symphony Bundle (English) [166926]	Nature Walk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166912]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch [119850]	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

HOW ABOUT PINK AND LIGHT GREEN GEARS & TEXTURES

I have been creating a lot of cards with the new Gears & Textures Bundle and I really do love it.  I was looking for some new ideas on Pinterest and saw a card that used some more feminine colors.  Well I know a few women who are just as into this kind of thing as men are so I figured why not give it a whirl. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Basic White cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I stamped several of the gear images in the upper left corner and lower right corner with Crumb Cake Ink and then added a little Bubble Bath Ink with my Blending Brush in each corner.  I really liked the effect.  Next, I started working on some layers, first I cut a piece of Soft Seafoam cardstock to 3 ½ x 4 ½” and adhered that in the center of my card front.  Then I cut a piece of Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper to 3 x 4 ¼” and using my Water Painters I added Ink.  I simply used a little bit of my re-inkers and the Water Painters and added Bubble Bath and Melon Mambo Ink and left some areas lighter so I could stamp on them.  (Be sure to let this dry well before moving onto stamping).  I used image # 13 (see below) from the Gears & Textures Bundle and stamped it in Melon Mambo randomly and then I also stamped image #16 (see below) randomly with Crumb Cake Ink.  I die cut images 5, 6, 10, and 12 out of Soft Seafoam cardstock and image #5, 6 and 11 out of Bubble Bath cardstock.  I adhered all but the #11 in Bubble Bath directly to my watercolor panel, I added #11 with a Dimensional.  I mounted this onto a piece of Melon Mambo cardstock that measured 3 1/8 x 4 3/8” and added that to the front of the card using Dimensionals. 

Next, I stamped the sentiment “Here’s to You! from the Banners Sayings Bundle onto a scrap of Soft Seafoam cardstock using Melon Mambo Ink and the punched it out using the coordinating punch from the bundle.  Before adding it to my card I added a piece of Pretty In Pink Ribbon (now retired) from my stash onto the back of it and then added the sentiment using Dimensionals.  To finish off the card I added three of the Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems (now retired as well, but you could add any gems you have on hand).  For the inside and the envelope, I stamped image #11 (see about) once in Bubble Bath and once in Soft Seafoam Ink. 

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

Gears & Textures Bundle (English) [166854]	Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [167051]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320]
Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161718]	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612]	Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad [161664]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102]
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116]	Water Painters [168253]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

CHERRY COBBLER AND BRONZE GEARS & TEXTURES

Today’s card is a take from Monday’s card and it features the Gears & Textures Bundle along with the Cherry Cobbler cardstock and Earthen Tones Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I used the same distressing as I did on Monday’s card but just wanted to show another version. 

 

The card base is Cherry Cobbler cardstock cut to 11 x 4 ¼” and scored at 5 ½”.  Next, I cut a piece of the Earthen Tones Foil to 3 x 4 ¼” and using the dies from the bundle I embossed that piece.  The way I did that was to place down my plate #1 on my Stampin’ Up! Cut and Emboss Machine then add a clear plate (#3) my Silicon Mat, the foil, the die (cut side down) and another clear plate *#3) and run it through the machine.  This will leave the embossed image of the die but not cut it.  For this card I used dies #13, #4, #11, #10 & #12 (see image below) to do the embossing.  Once everything was embossed, I distressed it using a super fine filing block (I get them from the beauty supply store, they are used to do manicure and pedicures).  I just worked the sanding block over the embossed images until I received the results I was looking for.  When I was done, I added this layer to a piece of Basic Black cardstock that measured 3 ¼ x 4 ½” and added that to the center of the card front using Dimensionals. 

I die cut images #13, #4, #12, #10 and #11 out of both the Earthen Tones Foil and Basic Black cardstock.  I added the black die cuts to the embossed piece.  I used my sanding block and distressed the foil piece.  I added the Earthen Tones foil piece over the black just off set a bit.  #13 I added with some Dimensionals for extra interest.  For my sentiment I used the Banners Sayings Bundle and stamped my sentiment "Thinking of You” onto a scrap of Cherry Cobbler cardstock with VersaMark Ink and embossed it with the Wow! Metallics Embossing Powder and then mounted that onto a scrap of Basic Black cardstock and added it to the front of my 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

Gears & Textures Bundle (English) [166854]	Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167044]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]