Today we're Creating Another Simple Beautiful Card Using Stampin'Up! New Magical Meadow Dies. Tuesday we created a stunning card with this set...if you missed it check it out here Click here to see Tuesday's card.

Again we are only using the dies from this set that are not stamp-based...

Here's today's design...

And a closer look...

Our base for this card is Basic White--this helps to dramatize the designer paper cuts (Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper #162133)--see how it makes the designer paper pop!

The die cuts for this card (Magical Meadow Dies #162143) were selected from the paper images--they coordinate so well with the paper designs. One cut was from the Silver foil and the 2nd cut is from Blueberry Bushel which is one of the colors used in the paper.

Check out the Starry Sky Metallic Mesh Trim bow--what a great match and it adds a bit more sparkle.

We're using the Faceted Gem Trio again but this time the Lost Lagoon color--this blends nicely wiht the paper images as well as the Pool Party cardstock with the greeting.

The greeting (Go To Greetings) was stamped in Blueberry Bushel ink and so matches the die cut and the images in the paper. By using this greeting set you can build a stash of these cards and know that you'll have a greeting for all your occasions.

Stop by next Tuesday to see what new set we'll be using!

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 ; score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; put through Exposed Brick embossing folder; adhere to card front.

3. Cut 3 pieces 1 X 3 1/2 from the Winter Meadows Designer Series Paper (#162133); adhere middle piece in center of card front--then adhere other pieces on ether side leaving approximately 1/8" between the pieces.

4. Die cut 2 leafy branches (Magical Meadow Dies #162143)--one from Silver Foil and the other From Blueberry Bushel; adhere over first designer paper piece.

5. Cut approximately 7" Starry Night Metallic Mesh Trim, tie in bow and adhere to base of stems with a glue dot.

6. Cut Pool Party cardstock 5/8 X 1 3/4; stamp with greeting (Go To Greetings) in Blueberry Bushel ink; adhere with dimensionals (see photo for placement).

7. Adhere 3 Lost Lagoon Faceted Gem Trio (#162148)--see photo for placement.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2" X 11" THICK CARDSTOCK
$8.75

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.50

EXPOSED BRICK 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$11.00

SILVER FOIL 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY PACK
$10.00

BLUEBERRY BUSHEL 8.5"X11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

BLUEBERRY BUSHEL CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

POOL PARTY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

STARRY SKY 1/8'' (3.2 MM) METALLIC WOVEN RIBBON
$9.00

GO TO GREETINGS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

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Today we're creating a Simple Card Using Stampin'Up! Magical Meadow Dies. This set of dies can really be used without use of any stamps in the stamp set---the dies that are not 'stamp based' are an excellent set that coordiate fantastically with the Winter Meadow Designer Series Papers (#162133).

These are the specific non-stamp based dies...

Here's today's card...

And a closer look...

This charming designer paper is created with the watercolor "look" that softens the images and allows the blending of the colors in the background of your projects. This particular design is one of my favorites...if you do memory keeping--this page alone is absolutely stunning as a background..check this out...

The featured die cut is from the "grape" foil in the Silver Foil (Online Exclusive product) so we get that deep grape that blends nicely with the other colors but gives that super shine to add character to the card. 

The ink is Orchid Oasis (an In Color) that surprisingly just makes that greeting pop--it was a serendipity selection that is always a fun experience when creating--to find something beautiful that is unexpected!

The embellishments are the Faceted Gems Trio (#162148)--they truly are 'gems' that just pop pizzazz into the design.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next Thursday to see what we're creating with this new set!

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Boho Blue cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Boho 4 1/8 X 5 3/8, put through Timeworn Type embossing folder & adhere to card front.

3. Cut Designer paper 3 X 4 (Winter Meadow #162133); adhere approximately 1" from left side of card

4. Cut Basic White cardstock 1 X 4; stamp greeting (GoTo Greetings) in Orchid Oasis ink--stamp near right edge; adhere to card front approximately 1" from bottom--see sample.

5. Die cut berry stem (Magical Meadow dies #1621430 from the 'grape' Silver Foil; adhere with glue or glue dots to the left side of designer paper

6. Adhere 3 clear Faceted Gem Trio (#162148)--see sample for placement.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

BOHO BLUE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.50

ORCHID OASIS CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$10.00

SILVER FOIL 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY PACK
$10.00

TIMEWORN TYPE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$11.00

GO TO GREETINGS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

 

Today we're Creating Another Stunning Card with Stampin'Up! Autumn Leaves Dies. Tuesday we created 3 beauties using this set and you can get the supplies to make them FREE...check out how to do that here... Click here for FREE Card Kit.

This set (Autumn Leaves) is a bit of a sleeper until you begin letting your imagination run away with it!!! Here's today's creation...

and a bit closer

and now look at the background embossing...

We've embossed the background with the Leaf Fall folder...we experienced this one last fall and now it's an Online Exclusive...and what better way to put it to use than to complement the leaf grouping on this card.

You'll notice that the Early Espresso twigs under the leaves are actually the die for the leaf veins...what fun to repurpose them!

The embellishments are the Blooming Pearls --new in the holiday mini catalog--and add that lovely shine that pops the card over into the absolutely charming level.

This is one of those cards that would meet the needs of most occasions and you can create a few for you stash on hand when you are in a hurry be need a spectacular card!

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next Tuesday to see what new set we'll be using!

Remember:

*If you place a $50 or $35 order using this special host code (YYYVEF7Q) you'll receive the free card kit shown to you on Tuesday Click to see how to get FREE card kit

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Very Vanilla cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; put through Leaf Fall embossing folder.

3. Die cut the following:

    *2 leaf vein from Early Espresso

    *2 small maple leaves from Crushed Curry

    *2 small oak leaves from Cajun Craze

    *2 small oval leaves from Gold Foil

4. Arrange die cuts as shown in photo and attach with glue or glue dots

5. Cut approximately 7" of Gold/Vanilla ribbon, tie in bow and attach to center of leaf arrangement

6. Cut Very Vanilla 1/2 X 1 1/4; stamp 'Just a Note' (Go To Greetings) in Coppery Clay ink; adhere with glue near center of leaf arrangement.

7. Adhere 1 large and 2 small gold Blooming Pearls...see sample for placement

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store---order your supplies today!

New products:

Autumn Leaves: Bundle #162186, stamps 162179, dies 162185
Blooming Pearls: 162238

GO TO GREETINGS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

COPPER CLAY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$9.00

GOLD & VANILLA 3/8" (1 CM) SATIN EDGED RIBBON
$8.00

VERY VANILLA 8-1/2" X 11" THICK CARDSTOCK
$8.75

VERY VANILLA 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.50

CAJUN CRAZE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

CRUSHED CURRY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

EARLY ESPRESSO 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

GOLD FOIL SHEETS
$5.00

LEAF FALL 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$10.00

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Today we are releasing the August Monthly FREE Card Kit Featuring Stampin'Up! Paper Florist Dies. This is a new set of dies in the Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog and with us being in mid-summer it's the perfect die set to create your own garden! When you finish the card kit--you can use these dies to create unlimited flowers in any shape and color to create more gardens!

Here's the die set--you DO NOT need this to complete the FREE Card kit:

This set of dies contains multiple petals, leaves, leaf stems, flower center and an awesome die that creates a rolled up center that can be ued as a 3D flower bud or as a flower center.

You'll be able to create many different combinations of petals and layers with multiple different centers for the flowers.  The variations in style and color are totally amazing. Thursday we'll be showing you another card created with this die set to continue your fun using it.

To make the cards in this month's kit we are using one stamp from the Go To Greetings set and black ink...you can use other greeting instead. The only other materials needed are liquid adhesive and glue dots. Here are the cards we'll be making this month...you won't want to miss these...

This is how the FREE Kit works!

    *You place an order (for anything) using the specific host code

August's FREE CLASS host code is (7PHVGSEP)

$35 order - you'll receive supplies** to create 3 designs X 2 of each = 6 cards
   $50 order  - you'll receive the above PLUS a pack of embellishments.

8/11 you receive

*Video link (available for 1 year)
*pdf with photos & measurements
(to cut more if you want)

Watch at the beginning of each month for the next free class!

If you enjoy the free class click on the Events button at the top of this page and check out the classes we hold every weekend--they are all on zoom so it doesn't matter where you are!

Get your FREE Class--Order NOW!!!

Deadline for placing your order is 8/10/23 using the host code 7PHVGSEP
Your email will be sent 8/11/23
Your card supplies will be mailed to you 8/20/23 

Note: I use the email & mailing address from your order placed with the host code---please be sure the info is correct.

Supply list of what YOU will need to complete the cards: Click on SHOP NOW button on right side of this page (above my photo). Note: supplies include one greeting, liquid glue & glue dots  Download Products require to complete card kit

Today we are releasing the July Monthly FREE Stamp Kits Featuring Stampin'Up! Beauty of the Deep Stamps & Dies. This is a new bundle in the Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog and with us being in mid-summer it's the perfect set with which to stamp right now!

Here's the bundle:

The stamps of the sea plants can be easily cut with the corresponding dies--and, the gorgeoous coral die can be used to provide stunning accent pieces--try it in gold foil or maybe even the More Dazzles specialty paper.

There are two adorable fish--my favorite is the tall curly tail...we use both of them in this month's Free kit class.

No sea-focused set is complete with out the trusty anchor..and this one is just the perfect size to complement the other images or to be used all by itself.

To make the cards in this month's kit we are using greetings from the Go To Greetings set...you can use other greeting instead. The only other materials needed are liquid adhesive, glue dots and dimensionals. Here are the cards we'll be making this month...you won't want to miss these...

Here's how the FREE Kit works!

    *You place an order (for anything) using the specific host code

July's FREE CLASS host code is (NG3M3JXM)

$35 order - you'll receive supplies** to create 3 designs X 2 of each = 6 cards
   $50 order  - you'll receive the above PLUS a pack of embellishments.

7/11 you receive

*Video link (available for 1 year)
*pdf with instructions & photos & measurements
(to cut more if you want)

Watch at the beginning of each month for the next free class!

If you enjoy the free class click on the Events button at the top of this page and check out the classes we hold every weekend--they are all on zoom so it doesn't matter where you are!

Get your FREE Class--Order NOW!!!

Deadline for placing your order is 7/10/23 using the host code NG3M3JXM
Your email will be sent 7/11/23
Your card supplies will be mailed to you 7/20/23 

Note: I use the email & mailing address from your order placed with the host code---please be sure the info is correct.

Supply list of what YOU will need to complete the cards: Click on SHOP NOW button on right side of this page (above my photo). Download Supplies needed to make cards

Note: You can download the full list of product used to create these cards here: Download Supplies needed to make MORE cards

Today we're creating Another Quick & Easy Beauty with Stampin'up! Timeless Arrangements Bundle. Tuesday we revealed the June Free Class Kit featuring Stampin'Up!'s New Timeless Arrangements. If you missed it...check it out here and discover how to receive the free card kits...Click here to see the Tuesday's post

Here's another cutie that is super quick and easy...

with a little closer look...

We began the creation using one of of the new Core colors, Lemon Lolly. It's a bright crisp yellow that definitely filled an opening in the Stampin'Up! rainbow of colors.

We layered the leafy bar and the daffodil bar of flowers near the bottom of the front layer.  The bars are simply ingenious ways to position the die cuts in fun and quick layers as we've done here with our spruce leaves and the Lemon Lolly daffodils.

We've topped that off by winding the Lemon Lolly sheer silver-edged ribbon around the top layer and tied a sweet bow.

The background of the white layer is embossed with the crosshatch embossing folder that is one of the 3 folders in the Basic 3D embossng folders--one of the Online Exclusive products.

We've topped off all this loveliness with three brushed brass butterflies that are just the right size for our images.

Stop back by next week to see what stamp set we are featuring then!

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (CJD9AH46)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Lemon Lolly cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Shaded Spruce cardstock 5 X 3 3/4; adhere to card front with glue; make sure all borders are even.

3. Die cut the followng

    *Two of the leaf bar die from Shaded Spruce cardstock

    *Two of the daffodil flower bar from Lemon Lolly carstock

4. Cut Basic White cardstock 3 5/8 X 4 7/8, run through crosshatch embossing folder (Basic 3D embossing folders    

    *Approximately 3/4" from bottom of white layer adhere (near left side) one leaf bar using glue dots; position one Lolly daffodil bar over the leaves so flowers are interspersed.

    *Turn the other leaf bar and daffodil bar so back side is facing out; adhere these to the right side. See sample for correct placement.

5. Cut approximately 22" Lemon Lolly shear ribbon; wrap around white layer covering the 'bars', tie a bow in the center. Note use a glue dot to secure the knot to the card front.

6. Cut white cardstock 1 X 4; stamp 'happy birthday' (Go To Greetings) in black ink; adhere above flowers with dimensionals.

7. Adhere white layer to card front with glue.

8. Adhere 2 large and 1 small brushed brass butterflies--see sample for placement.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies today.

TIMELESS ARRANGEMENTS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$54.00

SHADED SPRUCE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$6.50

LEMON LOLLY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.50

BRUSHED BRASS BUTTERFLIES
$10.00

GO TO GREETINGS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

BASICS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERS
$30.00

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Today we are releasing the June Monthly FREE Stamp Kits Featuring Stampin'Up! Timeless Arrangements. This is a new bundle in the Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog and the dies are quite unique and really make positioning the die cuts a breeze!

Here's the bundle :

As you can see some of the dies have leaves, flower, & buds positioned on 'bars' that really make overlaying and placement a breeze when you  are  designinng.

There are 3 wonderfully sized labels in the die set that will present the greetings in great style.

Take a look at the greetings...they are as timeless as the images...

    *Your kindness means everything to me
    *A very BIG thanks
    *Hope your day is filled with everything good
    *You are the best
    *thank you

....and there are many more that can make your next card perfect.

To make the cards in this month's kit we are only using greetings from the Timeless set...you can use other greeting instead. The only other materials needed are liquid adhesive, glue dots and dimensionals. Here are the cards we'll be making this month...you won't want to miss these...

Here's how the FREE Kits works!

    *You place an order (for anything) using the specific host code

June's FREE CLASS host code is (JH6ZW63U)

$35 order - you'll receive supplies** to create 3 designs X 2 of each = 6 cards
   $50 order  - you'll receive the above PLUS a pack of embellishments.

6/11 you receive

*Video link (available for 1 year)
*pdf with instructions & photos & measurements
(to cut more if you want)

Watch at the beginning of each month for the next free class!

If you enjoy the free class click on the Events button at the top of this page and check out the classes we hold every weekend--they are all on zoom so it doesn't matter where you are!

Get your FREE Class--Order NOW!!!

Deadline for placing your order is 6/10/23 using the host code JH6ZW63U
Your email will be sent 6/11/23
Your card supplies will be mailed to you 6/20/23 

Note: I use the email & mailing address from your order placed with the host code---please be sure the info is correct.

Supply list of what YOU will need to complete the cards: Click on SHOP NOW button on right side of this page (above my photo).

Note: You can download the full list of product used to create these cards here: Download Supply List

TIMELESS ARRANGEMENTS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$25.00

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$5.50

MINI GLUE DOTS
$5.75

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.25

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Today we're Creating a Birthday Card Using Stampin'Up! Bright & Beautiful Notecards & Envelooes. Tuesday we created a cute Get Better Soon card with these...if you missed it check it out here Click here to see Tuesday's card

Today we're using the second preprinted design fro the B&B Notecards...this one blends the new colors: Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twst and Azure Afternoon. You may have noticed that these colors also predominate in the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper...this creates a collection of products making it super easy to design a card.

Here's todays card...

and a bit closer

Since the background is already so colorful we just began the decorating and embellishments right away.

We cut 2 medium balloons (Beautiful Balloons dies) --one from the designer paper we used on Tuesday and one from Azure cardstock.  A small balloon was die cut from the Berry Burst Soft Shimmer paper...all the balloons were attached to the card front with dimensionals to make them pop up.

We cut two arrays of stars (Wanted to Say dies) from Berry Burst and Granny Apple Green to accentuate the coordinating colors already in the card base and die cuts.

Now here's the super fun part--we die cut the Happy Birthday script from More Dazzle and let me tell you--it doesn't sparkle in the photo but just wait until you see it live and the sparkle is totally awesome!

And the card needed nothing more!

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (QGV3RVRM) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Die cut one medium balloon (Beautiful Balloons dies) from Azure Afternoon cardstock and one from the multi-striped designer paper (Bright & Beautiful.

2. Die cut a small balloon from Berry Burst Soft Shimmer paper; adhere all 3 balloons with dimensionals.

3. Die cut the multi-strings (Beautiful Balloons) from Night of Navy cardstock--adhere under balloons.

4. Die cut an array of stars  (Wanted to Say dies) from Berry Burst and from Granny Apple Green cardstock--adhere around balloons.

5. Die cut Happy Birthday (Wanted to Say dies) from More Dazzle and adhere under balloons at a slight angle.

Grab a coordinating envelope and your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now!

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES
$11.00

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.50

WANTED TO SAY DIES
$39.00

BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS DIES
$34.00

MORE DAZZLE 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) SPECIALTY PAPER
$7.50

RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELS
$6.00

GRANNY APPLE GREEN 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

AZURE AFTERNOON 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

SOFT SHIMMER 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY PAPER
$11.00

NIGHT OF NAVY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

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Today we're Creating Another Stunning Card with the New Stampin'Up! Softly Sketched Stamp Set. Tuesday we created a little black and white cutie...if you missed it check it out here Click here to see Tuesday's card.

Although black and white is quite a striking combo especially with this type of stamp we decided to try out a lovely soft color base to support the image we chose today from the Softly Sketched set. Here's today's card...

and a bit closer look...

As you can see we remained steadfast in using our Stazon black ink. When I have an image that I really want to stand out in "blackness" or has a large surface area...I tend to use the Stazon Jet Black. I find that this ink does a superb job of coverage and appears to be a deep dark black.  However, if you are using the Blends alcohol markers you will be using the Memento Tuxedo black ink to pair with the alcohol in the Blends.

I gravitated back to the crosshatch embossng folder--again, so it would remain in the background but yet add sufficient interest to the card front that it doesn't become boring.

We increased the layers under the image--it's a fun way to highlight an image that really takes minimal time and has a dramatic effect.  

Instead of using the matte black dots as we did Tuesday we used a bit of sparkle by adding he Basic Jewel Rhinestones...which add just a bit of glam to the entire image.

Stop back by next week to see our next project.

If you enjoy the cards we create here on this blog you may also enjoy the cards we create every weekend on our zoom classes...if you are interested in seeing what we are making and want to join us---click on the "Subscribe to my newsletter" button--it's the second button down from the Search bar.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (QGV3RVRM) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Coastal Cabana cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Coastal cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; put through crosshatch embossing folder (Basic 3D folders); adhere to card front.

3. Cut Coastal cardstock 2 1/2 X 3 1/4; stamp image in Stazon Jet Black ink;
    *Cut approximately 8" Pool Party ribbon, tie bow, adhere to stem with glue dot.
    *Adjere 3 small rhinestones around image (see photo).

4. Cut Basic Black cardstock 2 5/8 X 3 3/8; adhere to back of stamped image layer with dimensionals

5. Cut Coastal 2 3/4 X 3 1/2; adhere to back of above unit

6. Cut Black 2 7/8 X 3 5/8; adhere to back of above and adhere entire unit to card front.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

SOFTLY SKETCHED CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

COASTAL CABANA 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

BASIC BLACK 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$10.00

JET BLACK STAZON PAD
$10.00

RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELS
$6.00

POOL PARTY 3/8" (1 CM) GROSGRAIN RIBBON
$8.00

BASICS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERS
$30.00

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Today we're Creating Simplicity with the New Stampin'Up! Softly Sketched Stamp Set. This lovely set was created using the DistINKtive technique that is patented by Stampin'Up! It's one of the types of stamps that I love to use.  Here's the set...

When I selected it today to hightlight in this post I was thinking of using the alcohol blends and applying color to the images. But the longer I played with the set the more I realized that simplicity was key to getting the most from these images...and so...here's today's card...

& a slightly closer look...

The image remains totally strikng without adding any color. The boldness of the black is softened a bit by the "sketching" of the image and it virtually comes off the card in it's 3D appearance.

You may have noticed that lovely backgroud--I call it the crosshatch design. It's one of the Basic  3D folders in the Exclusive Online products. It is my favorite of the three in that set.  It's subtle enough to remain in the background yet impressive enough to add special interest to the card front.

We added the three Classic matte dots around the blossoms to accent the black image on the pure white background.

Stop back by Thursday and see our next card with this set.

If you enjoy the cards we create here on this blog you may also enjoy the cards we create every weekend on our zoom classes...if you are interested in seeing what we are making and want to join us---click on the "Subscribe to my newsletter" button--it's the second button down from the Search bar. You'll receive emails with photos of the cards we'll be creating in class.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (QGV3RVRM) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; put through the crosshatch embossing folder (Basic 3D embossing folder); adhere to card front.

3. Cut Basic White cardstock;

    *4 1/4 X 2
        *Stamp image in black ink (I used Stazon Jet Black)
        *Adhere 3 small Classic Matte dots (black around stem of flowers--see photo
        *Stamp 'hello' in black in near base of stem
    *4 1/2 X 2 1/4; adhere to back of above stamped layer with dimensionals; adhere this unit to card front with dimensionals.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store....order your supplies today!

SOFTLY SKETCHED CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

CLASSIC MATTE DOTS
$7.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2" X 11" THICK CARDSTOCK
$8.75

JET BLACK STAZON PAD
$10.00

BASICS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERS
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