My card to share today is a CASE from fellow demonstrator, and friend, Paula Butler. When we receive a pretty card it is perfectly fine to change a bit and make it your own.
Papers
It is really difficult to say what is the most important part of this card. They are all great on their own! But I will begin with the papers. These are strips from three different sheets of the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper. I know that I have used this quite a bit. And I will continue to use it! There is not a bad sheet in this pack. And it is currently 15% off!! These strips are each 1 X 4.
The card base is Thick Basic White card stock. I added the thin layer of Lost Lagoon as it is a color in all three of the DSP papers. The gorgeous die cut piece is from the Gorgeously Made Dies. I love that this piece has great detail and it is large enough to stand alone as I have used it. This piece is from Crushed Curry card stock.
Stamps and Other Products
This is a pretty simple card but does include a variety of products. However it could be made utilizing things that you already have. Unless you are like me and want the new things you see!!! To begin this section I will start with the embossed layer of White. The embossing folder is one I really do love! It is one of three that are in the Online Exclusives store. They do not have names other than they are Basics Embossing Folders. The detail on this one is fabulous.
The next extra is the sentiment layer. The sentiment itself is from the Happy Labels stamp set. And it fit perfectly on the rough cut Die cut from the Gorgeously Made Dies. This is the same Die set as the floral piece. I like the jagged edges. With the fairly busy prints of the DSP, I did not need a lot of finishing touches. But again, there must be bling! So there is one small Gold Glossy Dot added next to the sentiment.
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I have a sweet Hello card using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set for my project today. And it includes a Direct To Rubber flower as the star.
Stamp Set
The Ranunculus Romance stamp set is a fun one with beautiful focal stamps as well as background stamps. And it is carrying over to the next Annual Catalog from the Mini! All of the stamps used are from the stamp set. The background stamping on the card base is done Tone on Tone with Soft Succulent Ink.
For the flower I used the Direct To Rubber Technique by coloring onto the red rubber with the Soft Succulent and Polished Pink Stampin’ Write Markers. This card is using the 2021-2023 In Colors for paper and inks. To do the Direct To Rubber technique you need the Stampin’ Write Markers. So with there only being five markers in an In Color set, it is a great way to collect these and less expensive than the Color Families.
Paper
The card base is the soft and elegant Soft Succulent cardstock. As mentioned above, the colors are all from the In Colors. The two paper layers are from the 2021-2023 In Color 6×6 paper stack. These two pieces are the same design front and back. So you are seeing both patterns between the two colors. The green DSP is actually Evening Evergreen. I believe the darker lines are Evening Evergreen and the lighter area is closer to the Soft Succulent. For some added depth, I angled the two pieces of DSP. This allows you to see more of the colors and designs.
Extras
Making the focal point really stand out is not always easy. One of the products I love to use for this is a fun die shape. This one is from the Scalloped Contours Dies. The different scalloped layers in graduating sizes is a great one to have in your stash.
The cute little Hello tag is from the Ranunculus Dies. This is the matching dies to the stamp set and is available as a bundle. The tag is tied on using the wonderful Linen Thread. It is perfect for little tags or adding a masculine touch to a card. However I think it works great with flowers by thinking of it as garden twine. To finish off the card I scattered a few Pearls Basic Jewels around for some bling.
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I love to color. The In The Moment stamp set is the perfect set for me to do just that. And pairing it with fun shapes for layers is a great match.
Stamps and Dies
As I said above, I love to color. And these three images in the In The Moment stamp set are made for coloring. They are all about relaxing, and I love them. I made three of the cards as 4X4 cards and will be sharing them over the next few days. All of the stamps for this card are from the stamp set. To get a different “look” I used one of the Hippo & Friends Dies to frame and cut out the image. I adore the fun shapes from these dies.
Paper and Colors
For a bit more of a “fun” look, I chose the Simply Marbleous Designer Series paper from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. The movement in this paper is so beautiful that it could be art itself! So of course my color choices started with the great paper. Although if you look at the card, you see a mix of colors. This is a “lounging around” scene. And when I am doing this, I am never wearing a matcing outfit! LOL!! So I went with a mix of comfy clothing and blankets. And of course, the perfect pet to keep you company.
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I have realized that in my card making of late that I have been neglecting my Embossing Folders. I decided to go back to what used to be my favorite tool in card making and get back to my roots. In doing this, I found some fun new ones from the current Annual Catalog.
The card I made is a very clean looking card with minimal parts when you first glance at it. Actually there are several layers and different products. However all are simply used. There is zero difficulty in making this card!
Layers
There are a few layers in the layout of this card. It begins with the Calypso Coral card base. I paired it with a reverse side of one of the sheets of DSP from the Pansy Petals Designer Series paper. I cut the polka dot piece of DSP into two strips of 5/8 X 5 3/8. They were each layered at the top and the bottom , watching the margins on the ends and either top or bottom of the card. I also cut a second strip of 5/8 X 4 that I cut in half. Those are used as the flags on the focal layer.
The center embossed layer is made using the new Hello Embossing Folder. The folder comes in a pair with a Thanks folder as well. It is one of the narrow ones, so the Pale Papaya cardstock is 3 1/8 X 5 3/8. This piece was layered slightly over the DSP strips at the top and bottom. I would rather have the little extra coverage from the strips than not quite enough.
I love this folder! It says Hello in a variety of different languages. I placed my focal point to the left side so the English “Hello” is showing in the center. Here is a close up of the embossed image.
Finishing
For the focal point I tried to keep it simple as well. I wanted the embossed layer to not be too overshadowed. To do this I chose the sentiment from Free As A Bird that is another “Hello”. I feel certain my recipient will get the message intended by the card! LOL!!!
The Pansy is cut from a piece of the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper. I love when the Dies not only cut what is stamped but also matches the images in the DSP. I chose the Pansy that is the same colors as my card choices. The plain White circle was chosen to highlight the single flower. Layering Circles were used to cut the circle.
With the flower added to the stamped circle, it was just a couple of steps to finishing the card. By using the Banner Pick A Punch flag end to cut the two pieces of the DSP I had left, it made a perfect little addition and tied the card together. For the finishing touch I added a trio of Champagne Rhinestones. One is in the center of the flower, one in the upper corner of the circle and the third is the “O” in Hello.
Measurements
card base of Calypso Coral is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2
Pale Papaya embossed layer is 3 1/8 X 5 3/8
DSP strips are 2 @ 5/8 X 5 3/8
DSP flags are 5/8 X 4, then cut in half to 2 @ 5/8 X 2
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The picture below shows the Designer Series Papers that are included in the Sale. There are 9 to choose from!!
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With Summer in full swing it seems, I decided to do a garden type card using the Garden Birdhouse stamp set. It is paired with the In The Wild Designer Series paper. That sounds appropriate I believe!
Layout
I chose to do a 4 X 4 card with this adorable little birdhouse. The size of the focal layer fits perfectly on the 4 X 4 size. The InThe Wild Designer Series paper is also a good fit and not just the theme. The size of the leaves are not too large for the birdhouse.
The base of the card is one color that it seems has not been shared in quite a while. It is the Merry Merlot. Of course I chose it from the colors in the DSP, but as soon as I placed the two pieces together, I knew it was the right one.
For the focal layer I went with the Crushed Curry to highlight it. It is also used as the joining layer between the Merry Merlot and the DSP. As I said earlier, the birdhouse is from the Garden Birdhouse stamp set. I loved the size of the stamps in this set and thought they would be great for smaller cards. The birdhouse is stamped using Cajun Cruze Ink and then colored with Crumb Cake, Cinnamon Cider, and Evening Evergreen Stampin’ Blends.
Finishing Touches
To complete this garden card, I added the Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon off to one side. There was enough room to also add a small bow. I thought I would need to just add the little ribbon knot and was happy for the unexpected space.
To finish the focal layer I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. The sentiment is also from the Garden Birdhouse stamp set. I “hung” the birdhouse from a 2021-2023 In Color Jewel that matches the greens of the DSP.
Measurements
base card is Merry Merlot cut 4 X 8
Layer is Crushed Curry cut 3 3/4 X 3 3/4
DSP is cut 3 5/8 X 3 5/8
Focal layer is Crushed Curry cut 1 3/4 X 3
Focal White is cut 1 1/2 X 2 3/4
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On Friday I shared one of the Treat Boxes I had decorated with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle. Today I have the matching card to show. I intentionally made it quite similar to the layer on the top of the treat box.
Even though the layout of the focal layer is quite similar to the box, it is stepped up somewhat. I added a layer of Granny Apple Green cardstock. I do not know whether this would be considered embossed or die cut? I used the Stitched With Whimsey Dies to add the stitching around the center layer. It does not cut out the piece, it only adds the stitching. I used the second largest die for this project.
The background DSP that is sticking out from behind the center layer is from the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper from the Sale-A-Bration Bundle Berry Blessings. As I said on Friday’s post, I really LOVE this pack of paper. It is one of the best ever.
For the stamped images, I started with the background zigzag stamp from the Hearts & Kisses stamp set. I stamped it using So Saffron Ink for a very light color. The leaves and flowers are stamped with Granny Apple Green Ink, and stamped off first. I wanted this a little lighter as well. I did not color these so the So Saffron would show through.
The strawberries and caps are stamped and punched using the Strawberry Builder Punch, which is part of the Sweet Strawberry Bundle. I stamped the berries with a black outline because I like the look of the black seeds. I have stamped them before using Cherry Cobbler as the outline and Real Red as the center. The bottom two berries are glued down and the top one is raised using a Stampin’ Dimensional. On the treat box, I made a 3D strawberry. I did not think that would work very well to go in an envelope or mail.
For the final touch, I stamped the greeting using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I love my Bling!! So I added three of the Champagne Rhinestone Jewels to give it some shine.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you have enjoyed these last two posts and seeing how well a card layout can work for a treat box as well. I have all of the measurements and supplies below.
Measurements:
Card base of Real Red is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 and folded
Granny Apple Green layer is 5 1/4 X 4
DSP layer is 2 3/4 X 4
White layer is 2 1/2 X 3 3/4
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