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The card I am sharing today is one that I really love! I have always been a big reader. So as soon as I saw this set I knew it had to come home with me. Plus it makes some great cards!
Stamp Sets
The main stamp set is the Birds Eye View set. The books, owl, and glasses are from the set. There are two other owls included, as well as some additional images. Since I love to read I had to go with the books for the first card. And those glasses are just the icing on the cake!! There is another set of glasses and a monocle. I used the large round ones in the same Moody Mauve as the layer.
The simple sentiment is from the Artistically Inked stamp set. I did not want to add more layers. So looked for a simple sentiment. This is a perfect one for any occasion and it fits perfectly there in the corner.
Layers
The card base is Balmy Blue with a layer of Moody Mauve. The focal layer came about from a negative of the new Deckled Circles laying on my desk. (These are a must have an are available once the new Mini goes LIve.) I know you have heard me say things on my desk are the beginning of a card. It is true once again. The negative was the perfect size for the images. For a soft color I chose Bubble Bath. It is a current favorite of mine! And used the Blending Brushes to put a light layer of it down.
Coloring
The images all have a shimmer to them. You may need to look closely to see it in the photo. I colored everything using the ink pads by squeezing them and getting ink onto the lid. This is old school for coloring with the blender pen! But this time I used Wink of Stella as my paint brush. It works the same way as adding water or the blender pen liquid. Just with the addition of getting the shimmer. That is a Win / Win!!!
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Today’s card is another one where the paper has done all of the work. The Fresh As A Daisy paper has such beautiful paintings included. I saw the actual paintings at a Stampin’ Up! Event. The SU artists are so very talented. And it makes for an easy and pretty card for us!
Papers
This pretty flower panel is from the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper. There are two pieces that have a variety of similar panels on a single piece. All you have to do is cut them apart. It could not be any easier! The striped section is a scrap that fit perfectly and added more color.
The card colors were pulled from the floral piece. I chose Garden Green as the card base but added the surprise of Moody Mauve. It is included in the floral and was a debate between it and a pop of Basic White as the thin layer. I also added the sentiment on a strip of the Moody Mauve for a different look.
Sentiment
This card could be part of a gift of cards, or just some to have on hand. So I went with a basic sentiment. “You are the best” works for so many occasions. The little sentiment is part of the Timeless Arrangements stamp set. There are several great sentiments in this set. And I love the size as well.
Finishes
To ground the sentiment I went with a soft layer of ribbons. The base layer is from the Real Red & Burlap Combo Ribbon. And the pink is part of the Sheer Ribbon Combo pack. Of course there must be bling! So there is a scattering of Iridescent Pearls. They not only pop, but add to the white of the flowers.
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I have a different Fun Fold to share with you today. This one is more of a Die Set Fold and really simple to make. The Countryside Corners Dies are the stars.
Die Sets
There are actually two Die Sets used on this card. The Countryside Corners Dies are the ovals and the Designer Tag Dies are the two containing the sentiment. And here is an open view for you to see the “rest of the story”! (I am dating myself there. LOL!!)
You can see from the inside view how there are two of both the largest and next largest of the Countryside Corners Dies. This idea is a CASE from Susan Edwards a South Caroline Demonstrator. I fell in love with this layout as soon as I saw it.
Papers and Colors
The colors for this card all came from the DSP piece. This is from a piece of the Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper. I have had difficulty using this paper until now. But cutting it with the die and being a focal point makes it seem as if you are looking out a window. And you should only see parts of the buildings. At least that is what I am thinking!
The card base is the Misty Moonlight with the largest of the Countryside Corners Dies in Petal Pink. And the two tags were to pull in the more color. The Granny Apple Green was my first choice and I love how it pops! But I felt like it needed more to the sentiment. So it was joined by a second tag in Misty Moonlight. I do like the double tags. They are held with a bow using the Starry Sky Metallic Ribbon which adds some sparkle to the front.
Measurements
The card base of Misty Moonlight is 8 1/2 X 4 1/2 and scored at 4 1/2. The Petal Pink layers are both cut using the largest of the Countryside Corners Dies. And the DSP plus the inside White layers are cut using the next size down of the Dies. Easy Peasy!!! The one thing to keep in mind is when adding the front panel, which is what I added first. Make sure your card does not exceed 5 1/2 in height so it fits in a regular envelope.
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Today’s card is using one of the new Online Exclusive stamp sets. It is the Timeless Charm. I love this style of stamp and hope you do as well!
Stamp sets
The sweet little flower with the shaded background are stamps from the Timeless Charm set. I apologize in that I thought it was back in stock. However, it will return so just keep an eye out. It is in the Online Exclusives and should be back the week of August 14. I do love the simple flower and especially paired with that shadow stamp. There are a couple of these in the set. This is stamped and then colored using Stampin’ Blends.
The second set is a quick usage. The sentiment stamped inside the Heart is from the Darling Details stamp set. I love this fun set and it is the star of tomorrow’s card. So stay tuned for that!
Papers
The bright colors of this card are from the fun papers I have used for layers. Normally my layers are card stock. So I decided to shake things up a bit, or brighten things up, and used the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper. All of the sheets in this pack are just Fun! And the colors all coordinate very well. The two sheets I used are both colors of the Stampin’ Blends used to color the flower. To help even the layers and colors I went with the Thick Basic White as the card base. The bottom of White and the top of White really balance things.
Extras
The “extras” are a few different things. The bright and sheer ribbon is from the Sheer Ribbon Combo. This bright yellow matches the Lemon Lolly that I used for the flower shadow. And the simple folded piece behind the heart is different, which is perfect! The heart for the sentiment adds an extra love to the Thank You. The heart die is from the Wonderful Thoughts Die set. And the final touch is one of the Tinsel Gem 4 pack that is similar to the Fresh Freesia flower. It is placed in the center of the flower.
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I have a preview of a set from the upcoming September – December 2023 Mini Catalog today. This is a set that was available to demonstrators for a SU online event. So you may have already seen samples with it. It is Translucent Florals.
And I forgot to say that it is a fun fold. Actually it is a Double Z FunFold card.
Bundle
The Translucent Florals stamp bundle is a great one! The images have a solid outline with a softer “filling” of the image. I love the look very much. And everyone in my Club and Class that made this card loved it as well. All of the images on here are die cut using the matching Translucent Florals Die set. I used two flowers and a set of double leaves, as well as the greenery piece. Everything is glued in place with the exception of the top larger flower and it has dimensionals. The little stamen stamp in the center of the large flower really makes a difference to the look.
There is one smaller flower stamped on the inside large White layer that is not die cut. You could place a complimentary piece of DSP there as well. And I stamped the double leaf stamp on the inside sentiment piece just for an additional pop of color.
Additional Stamps
The two sentiments that you see are not from the Translucent Florals set. They are from the Sentimental Park stamp set. I wanted simple greetings and the Translucent ones were more wordy. These two fit perfectly where I needed them.
Colors
The colors for this card were more chosen by the greenery color. And that is Pretty Peacock. The strip of DSP is a reverse side of one from the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper. It has the variegated look that works great and makes the Basic White sections pop. The flowers are all stamped using Calypso Coral Ink with the Pretty Peacock for all of the greenery and card base. For my bling I used the Iridescent Pearls and colored them using the Dark Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blend. The softer look seemed perfect.
Layout Measurements
The Double Z Fold is created with a piece of Pretty Peacock measuring 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 that is scored at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4. The smaller Z is made also with Pretty Peacock and measures 2 3/4 X 8 1/2 with the same scoring measurments. After folding and burnishing the card base. Add the large Basic White piece that is 4 X 5 1/4. And the Basic White layer that is 1 7/8 X 5 1/4. The DSP layer is 1 3/4 X 5 1/8.
The Basic White of the smaller Z measures 4 X 2 5/8 for the front and the two sections are each 2 X 2 5/8. Before adding the smaller Z to the base, you can stamp first and add the White layers. Make sure the Z and layers are positioned properly. The smaller Z is opposite folds to the large. To add the two together I found the easiest way was to close both pieces and lay the smaller on top. The ends of the smaller should go all the way to the edge on both sides of the card base. Once you have it in the location you want, add adhesive to only one side at a time. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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My card for today is one that is super simple and gives an optical illusion at first glanced. It stars the wonderful Marvelous Nature stamp set.
Stamps set
This is a one stamp set card! I love these because I feel like a new stamper could make a pretty card with minimal outlay to begin. And it makes them pretty quick and easy to do as well. This card has the image stamped using Lost Lagoon and it appears to be a cut out of the Basic White with the Lost Lagoon card stock showing through. I think that is a wonderful look and Stampin’ Up! has very talented artists to create these stamps.
The sentiment is included in the stamp set and is stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I suggest stamping the sentiment first so you can then evenly place the focal stamp. Mine is a tad low.
Papers
The papers used here are pretty monotone. I knew I wanted the Lost Lagoon for a soft looking fern. And in flipping through DSP I found this piece from the Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper. It is a reverse side and had shades of the Lost Lagoon. Actually it is Lost Lagoon and Soft Sea Foam. By adding the thin layer of Soft Sea Foam everything ties together perfectly.
Finishes
The finish on this card is a single butterfly. I wanted to keep it quick and easy and that little butterfly is pretty and stands out all alone. Even the layers of this card are simple. Everything is glued down. Nothing is raised or embossed. Simply “simple stamping” and a pretty card is made. #simplestamping
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