I am using one of my most used sets that is retiring . It is the Inked and Tiled set. I love the flower as a stand alone one. Today I have layered it with the matching Inked Botanicals DSP.
Stamps
All of the images used are from the Inked & Tiled stamp set. I love this large flower because it can stand alone and make a quick card. The distressed look is also part of why I love it. And I am definitely going to miss it. So it had to get one last inking. All of the stamps on the card are from this set. Another reason it is a favorite.
The flower was inked with Stampin’ Write Markers in Crushed Curry and Pretty Peacock. For the small flower buds, I did the same thing. And the small one is also stamped on the inside of the card. The background leaves is one stamp that is inked with Pretty Peacock as well. Both of the stamped images are fussy cut. The partner to this set is a punch bundle. And they are retiring as well.
Papers
There is quite a mix of papers on this card. I wanted to use several of the Inked Botanicals Designer Series paper and I love how perfectly they mix. The dotted background layer, the checked and the darker green floral are all from the DSP pack. But the flower pot is actually from Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper. That pack happened to be on my desk as I was looking for a lighter color for the pot. It seemed to fit perfectly.
Extras
The most unusual item on this card is the flower pot. It is actually the smaller of the solid egg from the Excellent Eggs Dies. I had die cut one and not used it. It also was on my desk and I realized by cutting off the upper third that it would make a perfect flower pot. So I cut the DSP I had chosen and voila, Flower pot!
There are several finishing touches to this card. The sentiment is stamped and then punched using the 1 1/2″ Circle Punch. I added some adhesive to the back of the circle and then looped Linen Thread around to give some natural texture to the card. And finally comes the bling! These are the Petal Pink and Pretty Peacock Gems. Only the Pretty Peacock ones were used. They are scattered around to give some added textures.
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I am sharing cards made with retiring products this week. My first card stars the Forever Love Designer Series paper paired with Thoughtful Expressions Bundle.
Paper
This card is all about the DSP. This gorgeous gold foiled paper is from the Forever Love Designer Series Paper. Surprisingly, some of the DSP from the Annual Catalog is carrying over to the new one. I love it, but it is unusual. Although this paper from the Mini Catalog is not carrying over.
I have been in a fussy cutting mood lately and this card is all about fussy cutting. The focal layer of the bouquet is fussy cut from the DSP. I had a few sheers left from the Paper Share for the Mini Catalog and found this beautiful bouquet there. Also used were a couple of the “edge” pieces. I added one to the bottom of the envelope. What better way to make an envelope pretty!!! And I also added an edge piece to the inside of the card.
To go a step further, the DSP behind the bouquet is also from the Forever Love. It is a reverse of one of the green and gold pieces. I thought the small flowers matched perfectly with the bouquet. It is lighter than the bouquet as well as the Moody Mauve of the card base. And the Gold Foil is the perfect highlight to the gold in the DSP.
Stamps and Dies
The stamps used are from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set. This set is carrying over to the next Annual Catalog. But sadly, ;( the Dies are not carrying over. And these Dies are my favorite from the Mini Catalog. I love the layering and the unique shape of the circles. So sad!!
For the sentiment I love the wording of this one. And I wanted to use the Dies for the sentiment as well. There needed to be another touch of the Gold Foil. This sentiment is actually a long one. But with the different fonts it was easy to separate there. Again it was me and the fussy cutting! To give some definition on the card base, I stamped the small image repeatedly using Moody Mauve Ink on the Moody Mauve card base.
Finishes
To have a landing spot for the sentiment layer, I needed something. And this ribbon is my absolute favorite from the Annual Catalog. All of the retiring In Colors have this ribbon and it breaks my heart for them to be retiring. I use these ribbons regularly as the colors match more than the ones they are named for.
I wrapped two loops of ribbon around the bouquet layer and then did a double bow to complete it. Next I went a bit wild with the bling. There are three of the red from the Festive Pearls attached to the sentiment layer. And there are a couple of the gold from the Festive Pearls up towards the top of the bouquet. This card is all about the bling!
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The card I am sharing today is one my downline, Karen Szczepkowski, made as a swap for OnStage. I fell in love with it immediately. And I bet you will as well.
The Card
Above is the card laying flat for mailing. Now for the stamp up view.
And the other side
I should have taken a view from the top. The column is square and shows off the three panels of DSP, plus the additional one that is on the right edge. I did not add an inside sentiment in my recreation. However the card folds flat for mailing but also will fold flat to the left so you could easily stamp, write, or add a thin layer with your inside sentiment.
Papers and Directions
The gorgeous DSP are all pieces from the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. Each of the three column strips measure 1 3/8 X 5 3/8. And the right side back panel one is 1 1/8 X 5 3/8. The card base is Basic White that measures 5 1/2 X 10 1/8. It is scored at 4 1/4, 5 3/4, 7 1/4, and 8 3/4. Fold and burnish all of the folds with all going in the same direction. As you fold them all you will see that the column almost creates itself as they curl in. To dry fit and square up the column. Lay the card with the “back of the card” to the right and all of the scores to the left. Fold at the 4 1/4 score line and then on each score line making a square of those folds. The last and smallest one does not quite meet the 4 1/4 score line. Now you are ready to secure the column
Before gluing, add all of the DSP panels in place as shown. Next, fold the top sections at the third score line ( the one closest to the 4 1/4 score) and press the others flat. Lift the last, and smallest section, add adhesive to it and tuck under. Press it flat and when you open it up you should have a column. To fold for mailing, simply fold on the 4 1/4 score line and you will have the card laying like the first photo above. Make sure to try this before adding adhesive!!
Sentiment layer
The simple sentiment layer is perfect to not cover the beauty of the paper. This lovely Happy Birthday is from the Charming Sentiments set. And the matching Die cuts it perfectly. The dies are named Sentiment Silhouette Dies. I stamped in Shaded Spruce to bring out the dark green of the DSP. To give some added texture, I added a faux bow from the 2022-2024 In Color Orchid Oasis Bakers Twine. And of course some bling! One of the Fine Purple Shimmer Dots fit that bill perfectly.
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I have a really quick card to share with you today. It is also a great use of DSP. The card is a bright and happy one.
Papers
The most prominent part of this card is the bright papers used. The card base is Berry Burst and then the pairing of Azure Afternoon. This color is quickly becoming a favorite. Of course the DSP helps in the brightness and of pairing the two colors. This gorgeous mix of colors is from the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper. Stampin’ Up! Designers created this paper by tearing strips of fabric, paper, and layering over copied text. It is beautiful in my book and they are so creative!
To help the focal layer Pop from all of the pretty paper colors, I added a piece of Vellum card stock behind the floral sentiment layer. Vellum can add a lot to a card by it’s simplicity. And it is on the retiring list! That is so sad. I am covered though, I have quite a lot of it and plan on continuing to use it.
Inside View
The front of the card is all about the color. But there is a little bit of Fun Fold to this card. The card base is a quarter sheet of card stock with a “card” added to the front. Here is the open view:
How simple is this!!! In retrospect, I will recreate this and have the Azure Afternoon as a full fold and not simply the partial at the top. That will add a blue layer all the way down the card. As I said above, the card base is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 of Berry Burst card stock. The Azure Afternoon is 3 X 6 1/4 and scored / folded at 3/4. (Next version will be 3 X 11 and scored / folded at 5 1/2) And the Basic White layer is the same as the DSP layer. They are 2 3/4 X 5 1/4.
Stamps
The stamp set used here is an old favorite. It is the Inked & Tiled stamp set. I love the definition in the flowers of this set. It is sort of a distressed look. The simple flower on the front of the card is stamped in Berry Burst with the stamen in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I love the sweet sentiment and it is from the set also. On the inside is Happy Birthday stamped In Azure Afternoon. For the small flower head I used Stampin’ Write Markers in Berry Burst and Shaded Spruce to color the red rubber and then stamp. Again, all of the stamps are from the Inked & Tiled set.
Finishes
The added pieces of the card are created with two punches. They are the 1 3/4 Circle Punch for the sentiment and the Decorative Circle Punch for the Vellum background. The Decorative Circle is a go to for me and it is retiring!! I may have shed a tear over that information 🙁
To add more color to the focal layer, I added a faux bow beneath the sentiment layer. It is using the blue from the Sheer Ribbon Combo pack. This ribbon is fairly thin and so easy to work with. The final touch is Bling! I was very restrained and only added one Rhinestone to the center of the flower.
Retiring Items and Price Increases
Please do not forget to check out all of the retiring products. All of the items are accessible below by clicking on the Annual Catalog or Mini Catalog lists. There are quite a lot of punches and dies retiring. My two favorite punches, the Decorative Circle and the Double Oval are on the list. Additionally, Very Vanilla Thick card stock is retiring as are the Very Vanilla note cards & envelopes, plus Medium Very Vanilla envelopes.
ALSO there are some upcoming price increases in the new catalog. They are not on everything, but card stock, Inks, and adhesives are the main ones. So stock up now before the increase.
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The card I have today is one made from a card sketch I received at Stampin’ Up! Convention. One of the wonderful additions to the next catalog is a line of sketches for you to use for inspiration. The one I am using was circles and I have changed it to hexagon shapes.
Stamp and Punch Bundle
The Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle is one I love. Punches are generally my preference for quick cards. And that was what I was going for here. As I mentioned above, this card is a copy of a sketch, except think circles where my hexagons are. I am aware that my angled layers are not for everyone. I am fine with cattywampus placement and I know several stampers who much prefer everything evenly spaced. Sorry for those of you who are cringing !!! LOL!!!
The stamps are all from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set with the exception of the banner sentiment. That sentiment is from Notes of Nature stamp set. I cut both pieces, the flower and the love & hugs layers with the matching Hexagon Punch. The banner is clipped on each end with paper snips.
Papers and Colors
This card base is a Basic White one to highlight the DSP colors. The soft pastel stripes layer is from the Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper. All of the other colors are pulled from that paper of course. I added a layer behind the DSP of Fresh Freesia card stock. And stamped with Azure Afternoon and Pool Party, with the flower petals being Highland Heather Blends.
To finish the colors, I added the yellow twine from the Baker’s Three Color Pack. This was the added pop and texture the card needed. Of course I have to add bling. In this case it is more pastel colors instead of bright and shiny. The scattering of little dots are from the Rainbow Dots embellishments. I used ones matching the DSP and that would show well.
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Today’s card showcases two of the gorgeous, and bright, 2022-2024 In Colors. I love bright colors and generally lean towards that family of colors. If you love these colors then now is the time to grab them. They will be retiring at the end of this Annual Catalog. That time is fast approaching as it ends April 30th. That is not far away!
Stamps and Matching Dies
This card is cased from a layout Mary Fish showcased last week. I made a few changes, which is proper, and love the outcome. The boldness of the “Sending” definitely jumps out at you. I really did not intend for the tag to be quite so large. But when that is what fits then you have to go with it. And I do like it now.
The sentiment, both parts, is from the Sending Smiles stamp set. Actually all of the images are from that set. I stamped the stem of the flower directly onto the Parakeet Party with Parakeet Party Ink. That was not what I cared to pop out, so it works perfectly. The flower is stamped on a scrap and cut using the matching Die set. (They are no longer a bundle, but both still available in the Annual Catalog). The Die set is named simply Sending Dies.
Tag
The fabulous tag is from a different Die set. It is the Tailor Made Tags Dies. There are two different tag sets with different edges to them. This is the largest of one of those sets. I really like the stitching, and the edges near the hole are pretty.
Papers
There is no Designer Series Paper on this card! That is shocking I know. LOL!!! But with the brightness of the Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide it really was not needed. I do love this layout with the two larger center colors and will be using it again.
Finishes
The Tahitian Tide Metallic Ribbon is almost the star of the show. This ribbon is available in all of the 2022-2024 In Colors. I have them all and use them regularly. They pair great with a lot of the regular colors and not just these In Colors. Sadly the ribbon will retire when the colors do. 🙁 I may be stocking up on these!
The other finish is one that I thought had carried over and is not in stock. So hopefully you have something similar to use, or happen to have these. It is the Adhesive Glitter Sequins. The colors are perfect to match my bright colors. I added a large one to the center of the flower and a small matching one to dot the “i” in Sending. Then there are three of the green lined up on the Tahitian layer. It gives great Bling to the card!
Bonus
This card was the second version I made. For the first one I fussy cut the sentiment instead of using the tag. It is ok but not as exciting as the tag. You do see more of the flower stem in this first version. I am sharing it with you as a Bonus Card! Let me know what you think.
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