As I was making cards today and looking for an appropriate sentiment, I had an Ah Hah moment. We all have friends wether ones we talk to every day or every now and then. They are all friends and should not be forgotten. Since I make a lot of cards to post, I wondered why I do not send out more Friend cards. Maybe “just because” type cards. Yes, I know the cost of mailing cards continues to escalate, but aren’t our friends worth a little bit of stamp money. I do believe they are. Do you have Ah Hah moments when you are stamping??
Z folds are such a great way to “up” a simple card.
Embossing Folders
Stampin’ Up! has some amazing 3D Embossing Folders. The one I have used today is really special. It is the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder. This one has different types of flowers and greenery and a whole lot of definition to go with them. Plus it is pretty enough to be the star of the card. Trying for an appropriate sentiment led me to the Friend narrative from the beginning today. Because that is all this card needed to complete it.
Papers
The detail of the embossing folder shows up very well on any color. But I was going for a dark and light combination. The card base and embossed layer are Lemon Lolly. That is one I do not use very often. And I paired it with Peaceful Pine. I am not really a Green person. However this one is gorgeous and if you follow my posts you know I have used it several times already!
Fern & Flora Bundle
This Bundle, and the Suite is included in this statement, may be my favorite of this new catalog. The paper is gorgeous. But the details in the stamps and sweet sentiments are just as good. I could have used the Fern Embossing Folder but have used it quite a few times already so opted for this one. And the layer for the sentiment has just enough detail with those notched corners. I also added a sprig of the greenery Die cut from the Peaceful Pine cardstock.
Extras
The extra to go along with the floral details was a lot of bling. I scattered around a trio of the Iridescent Pearls. They really shine up against both of the light and dark colors. That is a win.
The Z Fold is a simple one if you are new to card making. The cardstock is cut to 11 X 4 1/4 and then scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2. The 5 1/2 is the center fold. And the 2 3/4 is the Z portion. Fold it backwards and adhere the focal layer to only that small panel. There you are with a bit of extra for a simple card.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
