My card for today is using the Here Together stamp set and the Abstract Beauty DSP. It is a bright and shiny card made on a rainy day!
Stamp Set
The Here Together stamp set is a Limited Edition set that is available through May 2. There are matching dies as well as a chance to preorder five new Natural Tone Stampin’ Blends. However I only used the stamp set. The one that I chose to use is a gesture you see fairly often. Making a heart from your hands is something that most anyone can do. And to help make that simple stamp the star of the card, I added the arch of light reflection. I think of it as the sun’s rays.
Paper
One of the prettiest packs of paper currently available is the Abstract Beauty 4X6 Designer Series Paper. The colors and gold foil are amazing. Choosing the card base was a little difficult but ended up being Polished Pink. And of course the Gold Foil was a perfect choice for the backing of the sentiment.
Punch , Dies, +
For the focal layer the Scalloped Contours Dies was my choice. I love the scallops and stitching to add interest. The sentiment is from the stamp set and was punched using the Double Oval Punch. Since it would have been a white layer on a white layer, there was a definite need for some color. With the Double Oval Punch it was easy to add the Gold Foil . And the strips are pieces of the DSP that were trimmed off. They are the opposite side of the paper. To finish the card the 2021-2023 In Color Gems seemed the perfect choice.
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I have another of the Angled Book Fold cards to share today. They are just so fun and easy to make. And this one stars the Artistically Inked Bundle and Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper.
Stamps and Die Bundle
I cannot help but smile when I see this mix of beautiful stamps and paper. Thankfully the Artistically Inked stamp set and dies are carryover into the next Annual Catalog. However, they will not be a Bundle there. So to save the 10% go ahead and order them now! The beautiful flower on the front of the card is from the Bundle. It is stamped using Magenta Madness and then die cut using the matching die.
For the sentiment, which holds the card open, I went to the Pansy Patch stamp set. And it is carrying over as well. Woohoo!! The font used in that simple Happy Birthday is anything but simple. I always love mixed fonts and this one is the perfect size.
Paper
You cannot miss the beauty of the Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper. The mix of colors and veining would be great in any high end home! And you can see a bit of the “book fold” on the left where I used the gold and white striped paper from the same paper pack. It coordinates beautifully and adds more of the glamour. The Magenta Madness was chosen to pop against the green and gold. It does it’s job very well. So I added that as a background to the sentiment as well.
Extras
The punch I used for the sentiment is my favorite, the Double Oval Punch. I use it together and singly all the time. And for some extra bling, I went with the Champagne Rhinestones. They bring out a bit of the gold without being overpowering.
Measurements:
I have made this Fun Fold a few times. So instead of redoing the measurements, I am linking the post with the measurements. Just click on the photo below.
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Instead of a Fun Fold I have a bit of layering to share with you. Using the Tulip Fields and Flowering Fields was such fun.
Paper
I believe this gorgeous Tulip paper, the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper, is the star of this card. It is simply rows of beautiful color. Of course all of the other papers were chosen from this DSP piece. The card base is Highland Heather, with the embossed layer behind the flowers being Pear Pizzaz. To help the flowers pop a bit more I went with Rich Razzleberry for the trio of layers. And to finish the layering I chose a piece of Highland Heather to serve as background for the windmill. Paper that contains a variety of colors is so wonderful to work with!
Stamps and Dies
Matching the Tulip DSP is the Tulip Fields Bundle. This great bundle would work even without the paper. But is awesome together with it. I only stamped the windmill for the front of the card to allow the paper to star. The windmill is stamped using Soft Suede and then simply highlighted with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. And it is die cut using the matching die. This is a quick card to make.
Punches and Embossing
To create the fun Pear Pizzaz layer, as well as the Highland Heather layer, I used the Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder. And to speed things up, I punched the Highland Heather layer behind the windmill early on. When it came to using the embossing folder, I simply tucked the punched piece into the center on top of the Pear Pizzaz cardstock. Both embossed perfectly and it only took one time through the machine!
Measurments
The layers on the front of the card using the DSP can be arranged in your preference of order. I debated between having them even across the top and bottom. Or to be staggered as I ended up doing. And the center panel is raised where the outside two are adhered directly to the card.
To make the layers easy to do, I cut a piece of the DSP to 3 1/2 X 4 1/2. It is then cut at 1, 1 1/2, and 1. By doing this way, the panels of flowers are still in the pattern. It would not matter if your DSP was simpler. The layers behind the panels are two at 1 1/8 X 4 5/8 and one at 1 5/8 X 4 5/8.
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The New Horizons DSP and the On The Horizons Bundle are simply beautiful. Today’s card uses both of these wonderful products.
Stamps Bundle
To have been somewhat Ho Hum regarding the On The Horizon Bundle in the beginning, I am a Top Fan now. Of course the paper helps, and we will get to that in a minute. All of the stamping, die cutting, and embellishments on today’s card are from the Bundle, with the exception of the ribbon.
The sweet sentiment is perfect for someone who loves the beach. And that is what I was going for with this card. The layer of grass beneath the sentiment is stamped and then partially covered by the die cut (from the bundle) section of DSP. But the bottom sections of grass are die cut from the green side of the DSP. Plus they are only adhered at the base so they appear to be floating free.
Paper
One of the Many Things I love about the New Horizons Designer Series Paper is that it has such great colors in it. The Misty Moonlight is my favorite of course. But pairing it with the Blackberry Bliss is amazing! The die cut DSP was to highlight the Blackberry Bliss / Rich Razzleberry section. And the fencing is die cut from a small piece of wood look from the In Good Taste DSP. I angled the layer of DSP to show a bit more of the beautiful colors it has.
Embellishments
The first embellishment is not really an embellishment. I used the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder after stamping the images onto the focal layer. It gives the appearance of canvas to me. And before layering the die cut area, I looped some of the Misty Moonlight Ribbon from the Cotton Ribbon Combo to tie in with the card base. Then the final touch was the little pebbles. These Pebbles Enamel Shapes are so cute and perfect for beach or scenery cards. Plus they are in a couple of different shapes and tints. I just love them!
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Before I get into today’s project, I wanted to give you a last reminder of the 20% off Sale regarding the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. This also includes the Bundles that work with the Mini machine. Today is the last day for this. You can see all of the sets by clicking on the flyer towards the bottom of the post.
Today’s card is a lovely birthday card using the Sweet Strawberry Bundle. I am partial to strawberries and could not let this set get away without at least one more card to share.
Stamp Bundle
Stamps with matching punches really make for quick and easy cards. And when you CASE the catalog it is even better. That is exactly what I did. This wonderful Sweet Strawberry Bundle is a must have for me. I love quick and easy and CASEing the catalog is not at all cheating. For this card it took stamping the three strawberries, the caps for them, and the sentiment. A really sweet thing!
Paper
Black and White are great basics for a card. And to use this sweet check pattern from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper almost feels too simple. The Pattern Party DSP is a Host Reward in the current Annual Catalog. If you are ordering from the 20% Off Sale, or the Last Chance sale, you do not need but the $150.00 minimum for Host Rewards to get this awesome pack of paper. There are twice as many sheets as in a regular DSP package.
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My card for today has one carryover and one retiring item. My project is a fun fold that I have shown previously. This one uses Blessing of Home and the beautiful Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper.
The front of the card is pretty, maybe a little elegant, but not a show stopper. However when you open it you get to see the Fun Fold.
Stamps
Yipee! that the Blessings of Home is carrying over to the upcoming Annual Catalog. This is such a pretty stamp set. And as you can see from the second photo, not only do you get the gorgeous flower but a great sentiment as well. The sentiment is so sweet and would work for a couple of different occasions. Hopefully you noticed the flower on the bottom of the right hand fold. I simply stamped the larger flower with only the top section covering the paper. It makes a cute and easy to do addition.
Paper
Speaking of the gorgeous flower, it is hard for me to explain other than I only see it as I have used it. And that is Softly colored. I cannot envision that flower boldly colored. So with that in mind, I looked for softer paper to pair with it. The Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper came to the rescue. On the inside of the card you can see the pastel background with softer pansies spread around. To pair with that piece, I went with the bolder, but still soft, striped piece on the front. And of course the card base came from that piece as well.
Directions
This fun fold was posted a few weeks ago. You can see this card by clicking HERE. One of my reasons for using this flower is to show how well different shapes work with this technique. The only consideration is that your die cut have a bit of width to it. As you can see from the open view, the die cut is only adhered to the inside folded section on half. So it needs to have a bit to glue down so it is secure.
Reminder
There are only today and tomorrow to take advantage of the Savings Are In Bloom promotion. I have a photo just below. By clicking on it, you will see all of the stamp sets that are at 20% discount. And don’t forget about the Mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine. That is an awesome deal!
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