The project I have to share to do is a bit of a different look for me. This one uses the large card front size die in the Two Tone Flora Die set. The unusual part is that I don’t generally use those large dies, and that I used DSP as the paper for it.
Die
This full size die is beautiful. And as I mentioned, quite different for me. I love the look, but do not think to use these. In this instance, the DSP was what prompted it. And this Die has so much gorgeous detail that it would work with anything.
Paper
The DSP is the Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper. While I was sorting through it to pick a layer, I had the large die on my desk. Looking at the paper and then the Die was like a commercial of bumping into each other and the mix working. Since it was a floral die, I pulled color from the DSP piece to choose the other colors. The strip for the sentiment is the opposite side of this DSP piece.
Stamps and Finishes
With the Die and the paper, the stamp set was the least of the products on this card. But this simple sentiment is from the Art Gallery stamp set. To finish everything I added a scattering of the 2021-2023 Opal Dots. These are the outgoing In Colors. So I mixed some of the Evening Evergreen ones with a few of the Pale Papaya and love the result. This card uses very little in the number of products and would work with any DSP!
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Today’s project showcases one of my favorite products from the Mini Catalog. And it is not sold out!! It is the Desert Details Bundle. This also is my design for the Make My Monday Challenge, which is “Frame It”. My frame is a bit different but I love it.
Here is the link for the Make My Monday Challenge. You can see all of the other designers’ ideas as well as enter the challenge yourself.
Details
Since the challenge was to Frame It, I am showcasing the awesome Dies with the Desert Details Bundle. The first of the front layers is the Cajun Craze card stock. But the next is one of the frames in the Desert Details Dies. I love the indented points! Additionally all of the other front pieces are cut using various of the same Die set. I especially love the design the hello is stamped on. It is such an interesting shape.
Papers
All of the papers used are from the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper or colors from it. Calypso Coral is the card base, with DSP layers, and then Cajun Craze. The front Die cuts are Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent, along with some DSP there as well.
Bundle
The bundle was mentioned under details. But I do love this stamp set and especially the Dies. The fun shapes are amazing. Plus I like the simpler type sentiments. And the fact the Hello fit on that small die cut shape was perfection.
Finishes
There are several added touches to this card. The front has the Linen Thread looped behind the catcus flowers. That is very soutwest looking. And I added some of the Gold Faceted Sequins to give some bling to the front.
The best part is that this card is a fun fold. It is a Double Z Fold. And is quite simple to make. Just remember that you use the folds opposite of each other. The long section on the base card has the shorter section of the layer, and vise versa. Here is a look at the card open.
From this view you can see exactly what I meant about the opposite direction of the base and layer. What you do not see is that I added a second white panel between the front and the sentiment on the back for you to write a short note.
Measurements
The Calypso Coral card base is 4 1/4 X 11 and scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2. The Cajun Craze layer is 3 1/2 X 10 and scored at 2 1/2 and 5. My two inside White layers are 2 1/4 X 3 1/4. Decorate how you wish.
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My card today is made with the Easter Bunny stamp set. And I am thinking of it as an Easter Card. However I hope you will see the versatility it has for other uses. The Little Moments are wonderful moments in my book.
Stamp set
All of the images and sentiment are from the Easter Bunny stamp set. I was quite surprised how flexible this set is and am thrilled that it is carrying over to the next Annual Catalog. The simple eggs and sweet sentiment are fun next to the paper. And here is a look at the inside of the card.
Inside View
I thought this was just a precious little image! All of the images were stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored using Stampin’ Blends. The bunny was stamped using Soft Suede for a softer looking outline.
Papers
Both of the front papers are from the Flowers & More Designer Series Paper Pack. It is a Host reward in the Mini Catalog and will be going away at the end of the month with the catalog. It is an awesome pack of bright colors and designs. These touched my humor with the leaves being grass and the stripes being sky for my little scene. I pulled the balmy blue for the card base as a neutral and softer color.
Extra Elements
To give some extra pizzaz to the front focal layer, I used the Decorative Circle Punch. I do really love this punch as an alternative to a plain circle. Or a layer for a circle since we are getting some circles returning to the store!! Additionally, I added a strip of the Balmy Blue Double Stitch Ribbon as a joiner for the two DSP pieces. And to finish the card of course there has to be some bling! This was accomplished with a mix of the blue and pink Adhesive Backed Pastel Sequins! There are a lot of sequins in this pack and in different sizes.
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Graceful Tiles is one of the HIdden Gems from the Annual Catalog. And now it is retiring. When I first saw it I loved the look but wasn’t sure how to use it. Today’s project is a Fun way to use the fan looking stamp. And all of the retiring products are still available!!
Stamps
The lovely Graceful Tiles stamp set is a wonderful mix of images and some really nice sentiments. The sentiments have a mix of fonts, which is something I always love. I have only one of the images here. It is the beautiful fan looking one. On a scrap of paper I was playing around to see what I could build. And I discovered this flower looking one.
To create this look, I stamped the fan shape once. Next I turned and stamped it again directly across from the first with the pointed end just barely overlapping. Then I did one on each side the same way. And I love the final look. It has one of those kaleidoscope looks to it. I am dating myself with those tubes we would look through and turn the end to see all of the shapes. LOL!!!
The sentiment is one of those mixed font ones that I mentioned. This is a great one for many occasions. And since the image is pretty neutral as well, they pair perfectly together.
Papers
The papers used were the starting point of the card regarding color. I have always loved the Textured Chic Designer Series Paper. And am really sad for it to retire. But I know it has to happen. This dotted piece with a muted background is one that was not really used much. So it became my starting point.
The Blushing Bride card stock and Ink are not really in the papers. It is supposed to be Petal Pink. But I liked the softer shade of Blushing Bride. And it still works with the DSP. Of course having the thin layer of Basic White between the base and DSP helps to smooth out any color differences. Plus it helps the paper pop more.
To bring out the gold dots in the DSP I wanted a touch more gold in the card. I found this with the Distressed Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper. This is a great gold to use because it is not the foil so it doesn’t get scratches or dents in it. (Note: It is the only thing used that is carrying over, besides the Basic White of course, but it is on low inventory right now.) As a final touch of gold, I added one of the Pastel Sequins, a gold one, to the center of the kaleidoscope feature.
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I hope you are enjoying the Last Chance Items. Some are almost gone because of the great discounts. Today’s project uses a few of them. It is the Marigold Moments Bundle, the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper, and the Stitched Rectangles Dies.
Stamp and Die Bundle
I am writing this on Tuesday morning as the sale prices go live. So I hope these products are still available. Wanting to showcase some products that are retiring may bit me! But….if you already have the products then you have a new idea for them. Hopefully both are viable options.
The Bundle showcased here is the Marigold Moments Bundle from the Mini Catalog. I stamped the flowers, which are a two step process, using Rich Razzleberry Ink for the solid color. Then added the detailed stamp using Merry Merlot. I was pleasantly shocked and awed at how well these two colors layered with each other. If you have this set, or purchase it, try mixing unexpected colors and see what surprising and wonderful results you achieve.
The greenery was stamped using Evening Evergreen Ink and die cut. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to raise the flowers but adhered the leaves to the background.
Extra Stamps and Dies
For the great stitched background for the flowers, I used the Stitched Rectangles Dies. They are on the retiring list also, but are discounted. The stitching shows very well on the White card stock and is a bright background for the darker flowers.
The simple one word sentiment is from the Sentimental Park stamp set. Thankfully this wonderful set is carrying over. So no worries there! It is stamped with Merry Merlot ink directly onto the White layer. These great flowers did not need anything large on the front with them.
Papers and Embellishments
The gorgeous mix of Merry Merlot and Rich Razzleberry, with a touch of Blackberry Bliss, results in this DSP. This sheet is from the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper. Sadly it also is retiring. All of the DSP, or almost all, retires at the end of a catalog period. This one is simply beautiful and fit these flowers perfectly. And of course the other colors came from the paper. My card base is Rich Razzleberry with the layer of White to help differentiate between the base and the DSP. That thin layer gives a little pop to the light spots in the DSP.
To complete this card I debated on a few embellishments. After looking it over, I really noticed how the white popped between the base and DSP as I mentioned above. So to play with that idea I added a single Pearl to the larger front flower. That is very minimal on embellishments for me but I like it. And I hope you do as well.
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Before I get into today’s project, a quick reminder that the Discounted Prices on the Last Chance Lists are now in effect! Woohoo!!!!
My project for today is a mix of New and Retiring products. I believe you will love the New aspect as it is a very different look. These are the Radiating Stitched Dies from the Online Exclusives.
Dies
Here is a larger view of the Radiating Stitched Dies. The radiating lines really add some definition to the layer. These are one of the Online Exclusives only available in the Online Store and not in a catalog. Sadly they have just been marked Currently Unavailable.
This leads me to a Tip for you.!! When and item in the Online Store shows Currently Unavailable, it means it will restock. If an item simply disappears from the online store, then it is gone for good. So these beauties will return! As of today it shows May 8 as the expected return date.
Stamps
One of the reasons for me making this card was to showcase the Better Days stamp set. This gorgeous layered look scene is so pretty. The window, sun, and mountain layers are all in the set. You could do cut paper or use the stamps in different colors as I did. Being photopolymer the layers are very easy to line up in the window.
The sentiment is from the Happy Labels stamp set. This one is carrying over to the New Annual Catalog thankfully. I love the sentiments in this set. And this one fits my feelings regarding the mountains perfectly!
Colors
This card was made over the weekend and I had just returned from North Carolina Mountains. And had actually taken a photo very similar to this view. That was my inspiration for the colors. The Balmy Blue and Blushing Bride were the sky colors. I used Shaded Spruce, Old Olive, and Smoky Slate for the layers of mountains. Then to be a bit different, I used a Blender Pen with Balmy Blue, Blushing Bride, and Pool Party Inks to randomly color the sky.
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