This tree has been in the Stampin’ UP! collection in two different stamp sets. It is the perfect tree for so many cards. I have kept this tree pretty plain as it is a sympathy card and I wanted it to be a calm and quiet one.
Loveliest Tree Bundle
The Loveliest Tree is the second version of Lovely As A Tree that was available for probably twenty years. This is a simpler version that has the matching dies. However, it is now on the Last Chance List if you are interested in it.
This beautiful tree, with it’s perfect shape, did not need much color. I stamped it using Early Espresso Ink onto a Basic Beige layer. Next I added a bit of green around it using a Blending Brush and Old Olive Ink. This just gave it a bit of grounding without a lot of background or additional color.
The little Die cut leaves are from the Die set in the bundle. A trio of them were cut from Old Olive cardstock and scattered around. They match the Old Olive layer. To get the burnt look around the edges, I tore the paper and then dragged it across the Crumb Cake Ink pad. I was not really expecting it to go as dark as it did. But I do like the outcome.
Extras
This card really did not seem to want any bling. I really debated about it and brought out different blings to try. To add a bit more depth to the card, I did add a double layer of Linen Thread along with a Double Bow. That seemed to tie everything together. Here is also a look at the inside of the card. I do not normally add an additional layer there, but felt it was needed for this one.
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Sympathy cards are always a difficult card to create for me. Part of that is that they must still be a pretty card that might make the recipient smile just a bit. A pretty floral with a “hug” attached fits that idea pretty well.
Papers
This floral pattern is one I have used previously. The Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper is really exceptional. All of the colors are bright and with the copper accents become really stunning. And to highlight the gorgeous blue, I paired it with two of my favorite blues. The card base and embossed layer are Secret Sea and the blue is the new Hydrangea Hue. It could be called a blue…ish. To me it has a purple tint to it. All I can say is that it is my new favorite.
Stamps
The stamp is a small part of the front of the card. But it definitely sets the tone. Hugs can be very loving and healing. This small sentiment is a great size for many card fronts. Here it fits perfectly layered on the side of the floral pattern. There is a sweet inside sentiment as well. Both of these sentiments are from an upcoing new stamp set titled Phrases & Frames. It is a fabulous sentiment set in the May – August Catalog. Additionally I added a strip of the DSP to coordinate wit the front.
Extras
The Extras on today’s card are very important and part of the beauty. First is the Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder. These detailed leaves are a perfect pairing for the floral DSP. The detail has great depth. Then there are the fabulous as always Everyday Arches Dies. These were still on my desk from the floral card I shared last week. It sets a scene like you were looking into the garden through an archway. Plus the smallest of the arches was turned sideways for the sentiment. And last but not least are the bling. These are the Natural Matte Dots. I broke my own rule and only used two bling. My rule is to have an odd number. Except the placement was to appear as fasteners for the sentiment layer.
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The stamp set and Hydrangea Hue products used are not available until May.
The card for today is a sympathy card for the family of a long time friend. It is a mix of unexpected products. I have surprised myself by trying a technique that I have recently seen on different media pages. It is embossing on a window sheet.
DRYEMBOSSING
The photo may not be clear unless you zoom in, but on the left side of the card you should be able to see the shine of the window sheet. As I mentioned, I have seen different products, besides cardstock, that are being dry embossed of late. I decided to try a window sheet. Actually it is the thinner of the clear plastic the photopolymer stamps are attached to. Needless to say I am happy with the result. You do need to look closely to see the detail. But overall it is like looking through old glass that is a bit wavy if you know what I am referring to.
For the embossing folder I used the Damask Designs that is part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite. It pairs wonderfully with the painting type DSP of the Beautiful Gallery DSP. As it reminds me of just a bit old timey. I was pleasantly surprised at the detail on this thin plastic. And that it did not really warp the plastic. That is a win as a first try! I was very cautious in adhering the window sheet after recalling adhesive showing through on vellum. So I used a very thin layer of liquid glue around the edges and pressed down for a bit longer than normal. It worked perfectly.
STAMPS
This sweet and simple sentiment stamp is the only stamping on the front. I wanted the paper and embossing to shine. And it does shine!! This stamp is from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set. The simple font , that is just a bit thicker, is perfect. It seems to stand out just the right amount.
PAPERS
The gorgeous rose pattern paper is from the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. With the new Cloud Cover as the main color, and Secret Sea as the matching, how could it go wrong. I love both of these colors. To compliment both colors I used Cloud Cover as the card base with Secret Sea as a thin layer. The touch of Basic White for the sentiment really pops from the busy pattern.
EXTRAS
There are two Extras and both are included with the sentiment. First is the fabulous Cloud Cover Faux Linen Ribbon. This is a nice and soft ribbon and is just thick enough to hold up as I have used it in wrapping around the card. The second Extra is one I have used a couple of times already. It is the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls. I used the Secret Sea color today. There are shades of each of the new In Colors included.
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Unfortunately we do need sympathy cards. I thought the new Beautiful Gallery DSP would be great since I have been using, and loving it, lately. And I added a few other extra products.
STAMPS& DIES
This gorgeous peony stamp is from the Gallery Blooms stamp set with the matching Gallery Blooms Dies to cut it out. I paired it with the Impressions Abloom Die for the oval background. It is in two pieces as you can see. I did not realize that when I cut it for the first time. DUH! But I figured a way to add the Mossy Meadow border around the white.
To complete the stamping, I added a simple sympathy statement. This one is from the Unbounded Love stamp set. This set has sentiments for most occasions. Plus it has a matching die set.
PAPERS
The papers are as much the star of the card as the die cut image. There are two sheets , or strips, from the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. Both are the “back” of the painting type prints. I had the idea to color the flowers on the left side strip. By using Petal Pink Light Stampin’ Blend for the flower and then Flirty Flamingo Light Stampin’ Blend for the detail, I think it looks pretty good. The leaves are colored with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. That matches fairly well to the right side strip of DSP.
For the card base I went with Gray Granite to pull from the flower outlines. And the layer is Petal Pink again. I rarely use this color and am very surprised how well I like it against the Gray Granite. It reminds me of the pink and gray 50’s / 60’s bathrooms!
EXTRAS
To complete my card I went with a new Bling. These are the Holographic Resin Dots. In person they really pick up the green colors. And since the flower is raised with Stampin’ Dimensionals the dots are not too tall.
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The card for today is a quick and easy one that would work for most occasions by changing the sentiment. Sadly I needed a sympathy card. This fun paper and Bundle are great for quick cards.
Stamp Bundle
The Labeled With Love Bundle is a unique one in the Annual Catalog. It is one of two bundles that you have a choice of either a Punch or Dies to complete the bundle. Of course you could purchase the bundle and then add the other as an extra. I love Punches so that is the one I chose.
For this card I used the stamped outline for the punched image. And I added the little grouping of flowers. The flowers actually have a matching stem so you can stamp them in their proper colors. But I only wanted the flowers. Although the added stems would have been good as well.
The butterfly is part of the stamp set also. And there is a filler stamp to match it. I decided I liked the idea of stamping on the same DSP as the background. It looked better than I thought it would actually! That is always a nice surprise. It gives a softer look. I also stamped a second butterfly on the DSP and added it to the inside of the card. There are no dies for the butterfly, but they are quick and easy to fussy cut.
Sentiment
This sweet sentiment is from the Unbounded Love stamp set. That set is all sentiments and has ones for almost any occasion. I used a matching sentiment on the inside. And of course I love the font and strong script used. It really adds to the message.
Papers
The gorgeous DSP is the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper. I suppose this would be considered one of the reverse sides. Whatever it is called, I love the mixed colors. To partner with these colors I went a bit off course. Instead of the exact colors, which are the new In Colors, I went a shade darker. The card base is Berry Burst with Coastal Cabana as the layer. And it is the tag color s well. NOTE: This DSP is part of the DSP sale during August!!
Finishes
To ground the sentiment, I added a strip of Petunia Pop ribbon. That is one of the colors from the DSP. The sentiment is then added with some Dimensionals, as is the butterfly. For the touch of bling, I used the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems. I mixed the colors with the soft green and the soft berry color. All of the same color or a mix is fine with me!
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Country Lace
Country Woods
Full of Life
Lily Pond Lane
Mediterranean Blooms
Perennial Lavender
Take To The Sky
Thoughtful Journey
To Market
Unbounded Beauty
Wildly Flowering
Winter Meadow
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The card I have to share today is a beautiful Flip Front Fun Fold that is a sympathy card. I hate making these, but they are necessary. And with the All About Autumn DSP it gives you a warm feeling.
Papers
The intention of this card was to focus on the stamp / punch bundle. But the paper really stole the show. This piece of the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper is a fabulous one. The walking through the woods is beautiful and perfect for a sympathy card. For the side panel I used the reverse of the front piece of paper. And the Wild Wheat really highlights the gold of the scene.
Stamps and Punches
The Heartfelt Hexagon is a new Online Exclusive bundle that I really like. It has stamps for a few different occasions which is great. The punch is the hexagon with the sentiment stamped on it. It reminds me of the Tailored Tag Punch, just a bit taller and fatter. The size is perfect for larger sentiments!
The hexagon is layered on the 2 3/8″ Circle. It needed something else and that circle seemed to do the trick. To give it a touch of bling, I added two of the Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems. And for the inside sentiment I went to another stamp set. This one is the So Sincere from the Mini Catalog. It also is a multi-purpose sentiment set. Here is a view of the open card.
Fun Fold
This Fun Fold is a twist to what I call a “shortened” card. The card base is 7 1/2, instead of 8 1/2 wide with the height of 5 1/2. Score at 1″ and 4 1/4″ on the long side. As you can see from the inside view, the 1″ side is on the right and folds backwards to allow the card to open. The real trick is placing your sentiment layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals only on that 1″ panel. But I love how this keeps the card closed.
The layers are Very Vanilla cut to 3 X 5 1/4 and 3/4 X 5 1/4. Then the DSP is 2 7/8 X 5 1/8 and 5/8 X 5 1/8. I almost did only DSP instead of adding the Very Vanilla layer, but I like the lightness it adds. And it is aligned with the inside layer when open.
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