FUN WITH TEMPLATES

Today’s card features the Fern & Flora Bundle and the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper.  I fell in love with this suite the first time I saw it so you will be seeing lots of projects using it.  I also have discovered all the amazing templates or card layouts out there, especially on Pinterest so I have been challenging myself to use them and to even use them in more ways than one.  So today I did just that I created a card using a template I found on YouTube shared by Jackie Bolhuis.  Here is what I came up with and what the template looked like…

  

The card base is Berry Burst cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper that measured 4 x 5 ¼” and then another layer of the DSP cut to 1 ¾ x 5” and cut into a banner.  This was added on the left side of the card about ¼” from the edge of the first DSP layer. 

Next, I went to work on my focal layer.  I cut a mat from Soft Sea Foam cardstock that measured 2 3/8 x 3 7/8”, to this I added another layer of the DSP this time 2 ¼ x 3 ¾”.  I die cut several pieces from the dies in the bundle just using scrap cardstock.  First I cut the large fern out of Soft Sea Foam cardstock, then the fiddlehead fern out of Peaceful Pine cardstock, I cut three flowers out of Basic White cardstock and three flower centers out of Daffodil Delight cardstock.  To add additional interest, I watercolored my fern using Peaceful Pine Ink and a Water Painter adding the color just to the center.  I did the same thing with my flowers and added Berry Burst Ink to the centers using that same Water Painter. 

Now for the sentiment I did change the placement shown on the template just a bit and used one of the dies from the bundle instead of a circle.  I stamped the sentiment “Thankful for you” and the outline of the label from the bundle onto a scrap of Berry Burst cardstock using Secret Sea Ink and die cut it.  I added my ferns to my focal layer then added my sentiment over the bottom of them and added the three flowers.  To finish off the card I added a Linen Thread bow that I attached using a Mini Glue Dot and three gems.  For the gems I used the Rhinestone Basic Jewels and colored them with my Berry Burst Stampin’ Blend Marker.  You can do this with any of the markers to create gems the perfect color for your project. 

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

Fern & Flora Bundle (English) [167745]	Moonlit Flora 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167737]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]	Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167691]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]	Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [167679]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161681]	Water Painters [168253]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Linen Thread [104199]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

FRAMING A VIOLET

Today’s card features the new Framed Violets Bundle and the Violet Dreams Designer Series Paper.  Both these products are new Online Exclusives.  One of the big advantages of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is the ability to get these new products and begin playing with them over a month before the public.  I fell in love with this suite of products so you will be seeing lots of projects using it in the future.  For today’s card I was inspired by a card that I saw on Pinterest so I used some elements from that and added some of my own.  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 an image of script writing onto the center using Hydrangea Hue Ink.  The stamp set I used is the Elements of Text which is now retired.  However, you could use a piece of cardstock that was embossed, a piece of DSP or stamp some other background, the sky is the limit with this kind of project. 

Next, I cut a piece of the Violet Dreams Designer Series Paper to 4 x 5 ¼” and cut the center out using the oval die from the Framed Violets Bundle.  I also used that same oval and the larger scalloped oval die to create a frame by cutting it out of a piece of Hydrangea Hue cardstock (I saved the center hydrangea hue oval because I am sure I can use it on another project).  I popped this up onto the center of my card base using Dimensionals.

I then die cut three of the flowers and two of the different ferns out of Basic White cardstock.  I also stamped the violets onto some of that white cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (Stampin’ Up! no longer carries this ink but it is still my go to for any coloring and it can be found in lots of places).  I added my three flowers to the top of the oval using Dimensionals.  I added my two white ferns to either side of the bottom of my oval.

I colored my violets using the Hydrangea Hue and Peaceful Pines Stampin’ Blend Markers (both are new in colors) and added it onto of my ferns at the bottom of the oval, tucking it into the center bottom.  To finish off my card I added five of the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels, two to the violets and three to my die cut flowers. 

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

Framed Violets Bundle (English) [168194]	Fern & Flora Dies [168991]	Violet Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168186]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167687]
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [167677]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167666]	Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167668]	Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels [158987]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

THANKFUL FOR YOU

Today’s card features the Fern & Flora Bundle and the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper.  I wanted to keep this card simple to show that you don’t have to go over the top with supplies to create a nice card.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Golden Glow cardstock cut to 4 ¼ x 11” and scored at 5 ½”.  Something as simple as changing the direction your card opens can be a nice touch.  This card opens up instead of from the side for some added interest since it is a simple card.  I cut a layer of the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper to 4 x 5 ¼” and before attaching it to the card base, I wrapped it with a piece of the Golden Glow Bordered Ribbon.  Once this layer was attached, I stamped both the border and sentiment for that layer onto a scrap of Soft Sea Foam cardstock using Peaceful Pine Ink and cut it out with the coordinating label die from the bundle.  I added this to the card using Mini Dimensionals.  It works best if you place the mini dimensionals at the very top and bottom of the sentiment so they attach to the DSP instead of the ribbon.

For the inside I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped the floral image from the bundle on the bottom right side using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (no longer available at Stampin’ Up! but available elsewhere) and colored it using the Golden Glow and Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blend Markers.  If you wanted to cut back on supplies even more you could simply use a piece of the scraps of Designer Series Paper and add a little strip about ½ x 4” at the bottom of the white layer. 

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

Fern & Flora Bundle (English) [167745]	Moonlit Flora 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167737]	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [167679]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682]	Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167668]	Golden Glow 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [167548]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

BEACH BIRTHDAY

Today’s card features the Relaxing Waterside Bundle and the Sunset Coast Stamps.  I love the beach so anytime I get to create a card with a beach theme I am happy.  I really enjoyed this one as I decided to create my own background rather than using DSP and I am pretty happy with the result.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Night of Navy cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Pecan Pie cardstock that measured 4 x 5 ¼”.  Then I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” and went to work creating my scene.  I started by using a Blending Brush and adding Balmy Blue ink to create a skyline, at that time I also stamped my sentiment “Have a Great Birthday” from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set in Azure Afternoon Ink on the upper left corner.  I stamped one of the Seagulls from the same set in the top right corner using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  Once I had that the way I wanted it to look, I added my water by using the water stamps from the Sunset Coast Stamp Set and more Balmy Blue Ink along with some Azure Afternoon ink.  When my water was complete I I started on my sand.

For the sand I took two scraps of Pecan Pie cardstock and tore them (tear towards yourself for a better look).  After they were torn, I inked the edges with Pecan Pie Ink using a Dauber.  To add additional interest, I speckled them with my Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blend (I used the small end and just dotted around on the paper).  I added these to my scene layer and just cut off any excess.  I added this layer to my card.

To finish the front of the card I did some die cutting.  I cut the cattails out of both Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie cardstock.  I cut the tops off the Pecan Pie ones and adhered them to the Mossy Meadow ones.  I die cut the chair twice as well, once from Night of Navy and once from Hydrangea Hue and created the chair for the card.  Note: you can make a second chair with the left-over pieces (it is just the opposite of this one).  I added that to my card front and it looked great. 

For the inside and the envelope, I used the water stamp from the Sunset Coast set again and just stamped it twice once with Azure Afternoon and once with Balmy Blue Ink.  I added a sailboat from the same set stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  This card had a lot of techniques used but the results were so worth the time it took. 

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

Relaxing Waterside Bundle (English) [167928]	Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167775]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167687]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161663]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Sponge Daubers [133773]