FLOWERING HUGS & KISSES

Today’s card features the lovely Flower Fair Stamp Set.  This set is an online exclusive that has been moved to the last chance shopping because it is getting ready to retire.  The stamp is a single stamp that creates beautiful backgrounds.  While I worked with Daffodil Delight today this set can be colored in lots of beautiful Stampin’ Up! colors, just think about the beautiful card sets you could make with just this one stamp.

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Daffodil Delight cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Basic Black that measured 4 x 5 ¼”.  I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8” and stamped it with the Flower Fair Stamp using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (Stampin’ Up! no longer sells this ink but I continue to use it because I believe it is the best ink to use with alcohol markers).  I then used the 5^th largest of the Everyday Arches Dies to cut out the center which I colored using Daffodil Delight, Golden Glow and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend Markers.  I cut out the 4^th largest arch from the die set out of Basic Black cardstock and mounted my colored arch onto it. 

I wrapped the arch with some retired black and white checked ribbon (I couldn’t resist as the color was perfect) and tied a square knot.  I added the arches to the front of the card using Dimensionals.  I stamped my sentiment “hugs & kisses” onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  NOTE:  This sentiment is from the Soiree Salutations Stamp Set which is being introduced in the September – December Catalog and it will be available to customers when it goes live in September.  Being allowed to purchase these sets a month before they are released to the general public is one of the nice perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.  I used the Three Banner Punch (this punch is part of a bundle Banner Sayings but the punch also coordinates nicely with this stamp set as well) and punched out the sentiment and another flag from a scrap of Basic Black cardstock.  I cut the white flag down on three sides and mounted it onto the black cardstock and attached it to my card.  To finish the front off I added one of the 2026 – 2028 In Color Butterflies (I chose the Golden Glow one). 

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

Flowers Fair Photopolymer Stamp Set [167217]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]	2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies [167656]	Three Banner Punch [167050]
Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

FRAMED ALL AROUND SYMPATHY CARD

Today’s card features three different sets the All Aflutter Bundle, the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set and the Framed All Around Stamp Set.  The Framed All Around Stamp Set is retiring soon and is currently available in the Last Chance sales so if you love it grab it quick.  I kept looking at it and finally ordered it just to have it moved to last chance a week after my set arrived so don’t miss out.  As I have said before I am getting to that age where I need more and more sympathy cards and it is always a struggle to make one when you are filled with emotions so I try to keep a few on hand all the time and today I decided to create one for my stash.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Hydrangea Hue cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and used a Blending Brush to add a little Hydrangea Hue Ink to the two corners for added interest.  Next, I used the corner line stamp from the Framed All Around Stamp Set and added those in Smoky Slate Ink to the two corners I had not inked with the blending brush.  Then I stamped the flowers and the leaves from the set again in Smoky Slate Ink to the two corners I had inked with the blending brush.  They don’t quite meet the corner stamps but I love the look.  With that done I stamped my sentiment “May all the love and support that surrounds you help heal your heart” in the bottom right corner, also from that same stamp set again in Smoky Slate Ink.

I colored my leaves and flowers using the Hydrangea Hue and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.  I added some White Gel Pen to the center of the flowers and then added Wink of Stella to all the flowers and leaves.  I stamped my butterflies from the All Aflutter Stamp Set (I used the detailed stamp first) onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Misty Moonlight Ink.  Then I stamped the solid stamp of the butterflies in Hydrangea Hue Ink that I had stamped off once first (second generation stamping).  I punched the butterflies out using the coordinating punch from the bundle and bent then in half and added adhesive to the centers of them and added them to the front of my card.  I added a single Mini Dimensional under each wing to give the wings lift. 

For the inside of the card I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped the sentiment “Sending prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy to you and your Family” from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set using that same Smoky Slate Ink.  I also stamped a part of the flowers I used on the front of the card down in the bottom right again with Smoky Slate Ink and colored them using the same Stampin’ Blends I used on the front of the card, along with Wink of Stella and the White Gel Pen centers.  I also stamped and colored the same flowers on 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

All Aflutter Bundle (English) [167570]	Framed All Around Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167221]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167687]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [167677]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113]	Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167666]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]
White Gel Pens [166642]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

THE SWEETEST BIRTHDAY WISH

Today’s card features the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper and the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set.  I also used the Party Banner Dies to create this cute card.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Gray Granite cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Cajun Craze cardstock that measured 4 1/8 x 5 3/8” and topped that with a piece of the Waterside Retreat DSP that measured 4 x 5 ¼”.  I used one of the cute cut aparts from the DSP, this one features an ice cream shop, and cut it down using the 4^th from the smallest of the banners from the Party Banner Dies to cut it down.  I then used the 5^th smallest die to cut out a piece of Cajun Craze cardstock and the 6^th smallest to cut out a piece of Gray Granite cardstock.  I adhered the three pieces together and pop them up on the left side of the card using Dimensionals.  I stamped the sentiment “Happiest Birthday Wishes!” from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set over on the bottom right side of the DSP using Cajun Craze Ink. 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼”.  I added a little piece of the DSP I used on the front to the right side; it measured 1 ½ x 4”.  I stamped the sentiment “May your day be filled with love and happiness” also from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set onto the white using Cajun Craze 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

Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167920]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]	Party Banners Dies [165264]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

SIMPLE BLOOM BOUTIQUE BIRTHDAY CARD

Today’s card features the Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper along with the Banner Sayings and Extrodinary Flora Bundles.  This card is a quick and easy card and perfect when you need to create several cards fast.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Hydrangea Hue cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of the Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper that measured 4 x 5 ¼”.  I cut a circle out of a scrap of Hydrangea Hue cardstock using one of the Spotlight on Nature Dies and added it to the center of the card with Dimensionals.  I stamped two of the flower bundles from the Extraordinary Flora Bundle (I love this set because you stamp a whole bunch of images at one time and die cut them with one die.  They are perfect to keep around in a little bag to add quickly to any project) onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using VersaMark Ink.  I used the Metallics Stampin’ Embossing Powder (gold) and heat embossed them.  When that was done, I used the single die to cut them all apart and picked a couple for the card.  I used my Blending Pen to add Hydrangea Hue, Soft Seafoam and Daffodil Delight Ink onto the flowers and attached them to the circle.

For my sentiment I stamped “Happy Birthday” from the Banner Sayings Bundle onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Hydrangea Hue Ink.  I used the coordinating banner punch and punched it out.  I also punched out another banner from a Gold Foil Sheet and cut it in half and attached it to the back of the sentiment allowing a little to stick out from each side.  I added this to the center of the circle.  For the inside I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added a little strip of the DSP that measured ½ x 4” to the bottom of 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

Bloom Boutique 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167637]	Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167044]	Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English) [165245]	Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167687]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [167677]	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102]
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]	Blender Pens [102845]	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]