Customer thank you card time! I was inspired by the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper. Did you know you can earn that paper pack for FREE? Yep, it’s Sale-A-Bration item. Best time of the year to add beautiful Stampin’ Up! crafting supplies to your stash.
By cutting the paper to it’s fullest potential, I created twelve customer thank you cards with just two sheets of the Lily Impressions DSP. Isn’t it gorgeous?
Using a rich color palette of Gorgeous Grape, Blackberry Bliss and Highland Heather, I think I made this card extra special. And how can you go wrong when using the Detailed Bands dies? Instant drama and fabulous texture in just one die cut, WOW!
To kick things up a notch, I sprized the die cut with my concoction of our Champagne Shimmer Paint (5 or 6 drops) and 70% rubbing alcohol. Here’s even more Stampin’ Up! ideas with the beautiful Lily Impessions DSP and the Lovely Lily Pad Stamp Set and Lily Pad Dies.
Want to see how easy it is to create my sweet customer thank you card. I’ld love to share the design with you through my FREE video tutorial.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Gorgeous Grape CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.
Mat – Blackberry Bliss CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP Mat – Lily Impressions DSP – 3 3/4″ x 5″
Accent Band – Highland Heather CS – 5 1/2″ x 3 1/4″, cut with the die from Detailed Bands. Spritz with Champagne Shimmer Mist.
Sentiment – Whisper White CS – 2″ x 3″. Stamp the sentiment from Peaceful Moments in Gorgeous Grape. Stamp off the swoosh from Dressed to Impress in Highland Heather. Punch with the Pretty Label Punch.
Inside Mat – Whisper White CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Noble Peacock Rhinestones – Gorgeous Grape – 3
Lily Impressions Customer Thank You Card Product List
As soon as I saw the Positive Thoughts stamp set in the Stampin’ Up! 2020 Mini Catalog, I knew I had to have it. I’m all about the nature inspried images and the positive messages in the sentiments.
Because we have gorgeous papers in the Annual Catalog, I used the fabulous Magnolia Lane DSP. Then, by using the color palette of Whisper White, Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow and So Saffron, I reinforced that nature look and feel.
Dies that cut and emboss, gotta love them. They do double duty for us. In the Nature’s Thoughts set, that fabulous feather die does just that. I inked it a little with some Petal Pink ink, just to make it pop. But wait, I’ll bet you’re asking yourself, I didn’t see that die set in the book. You’re right, it’s part of the new Coordination Product Release. Mark your calendars for February 4th.
Today, I found out too, that the Nature’s Thoughts Dies and the Special Days Dies, will carry over after the promotion release. That means more bang from your crafting buck.
Are you lovin’ that font? I think it’s beautiful. The Positive Thought stamp set is a 8-piece cling mount set. Three of the images are fabulous sentiments you’ll be turning to time after time in your card making.
If you haven’t picked up at least two packs of the Champagne Rhinestones, you’re missing out. They are fantastic and go perfectly on so many designs.
Because those sentiments are just too beautiful, and uplifting, I had to include one on the inside of the card. And while there, why not stamp 3 generations of that lovely fern image.
Time to finish off the envelope. Hope you can appreciate the beauty of the flower image. And now that we have a die to match, I know I’ll be using it more often. Be sure to check out the video to learn how I created the watercolor wash background.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Thick Whisper White CS – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Mat – Petal Pink CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP Mat – Magnolia Lane DSP – 3 3/4″ x 5″
Focal Mat – Whisper White CS – 3 1/4″ x 5″, cut with the die from Nature’s Thoughts. Add the watercolor wash technique with So Saffron ink.
Large Ferns – Whisper White CS – 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, stamp two images in Mossy Meadow, cut with the die from Nature’s Thoughts.
Sentiment – Whisper White CS – 1 3/4″ x 4″, cut with the die from Stitched Rectangles. Stamp the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black.
Feathers – Petal Pink CS – 1 1/4″ x 11″, cut three feather images and two butterfly images with the die from Nature’s Thoughts. Ink the feathers with Petal Pink ink.
Sprigs – Mossy Meadow CS – 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ – cut four images with the die from Nature’s Thoughts. Apply wink of stella to each.
Ribbon – Petal Pink 1/4″ Metallic-Edge – about 15″
We all have those friends who are there through thick and thin. Why not celebrate that friendship with this cute Under My Umbrella card? Because I combined that set with the sweet Little Ladybug set, it was super easy to create a sweet friendship scene.
I know, I know, it’s just too stinkin’ cute. What makes it even sweeter is, beginning February 4 through March 31, 2020 you can purchase the coordinating dies for your Little Ladybug stamp set. But, right now be sure to add the Under My Umbrella bundle to your shopping cart. Add a few Stampin’ Blends to reach the magic $50 order and choose a FREE Level 1 Sale-a-Bration item. Woohoo!!!
First off, we need a little rain for our scene. That’s easy, just random stamp the raindrops with the stamp from the Under My Umbrella set in versa mark. Sprinkle the images with white embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool. Next, we need a little color. Create a wash with your aqua painter and Costal Cabana ink. Voila!
With so many cute stamps in the Under My Umbrella set, you can create sweet little scenes inside your card as well. I’m really diggin’ those boots. In Louisiana, we call those white boots, shrimp boots. If you live in Southeast Lousiana, chances are you have at least one pair.
I think you guys know by now, I love the new Stitched So Sweetly dies. They have fast become a staple in my stash. I teach so many classes and cut so many kits, I’m thinking about getting an additional set. That’s how much I love them and hope they stick around for a while.
One of the best parts about the Under My Umbrella bundle is that it’s paired with a punch. I used that to punch out the umbrella. But, I didn’t have to stamp the image. Why? Because, beginning February 4th, we will also have a new designer series paper pack, Pleased as Punch. You’ll want to pick up multiple packs of this one. The images coordinate with not only the umbrella punch, but the heart and tulip punches as well.
Are you smiling yet? This card just makes me so happy. Let me show you how easy it is to create.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Coastal Cabana CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
Stamped Mat – Whisper White CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″. Run your embossing buddy over the surface. Random stamp the raindrops in versa mark. Sprinkle with white embossing powder and set with the heat tool. Once cool, watercolor wash with Coastal Cabana ink.
Inside Mat – Whisper White CS – 4″ x 5 1/2″. Stamp the sentiment in Coastal Cabana. Stamp the boots and flowers in Memento Tuxedo Black. Color the flowers in Dark So Saffron, leaves in Light Granny Apple. Color the trim on the boots in Light Bermuda Bay. Punch one of the 1/2 open umbrellas from the Pleased as Punch DSP.
Stamped Images – Whisper White CS – 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Stamp the sentiment in Coastal Cabana and die cut with the Stitched So Sweetly die. Stamp two ladybugs and two umbrella handles in Memento Tuxedo Black. Color the ladybugs with the Stampin’ Blends; Dark Real Red, Dark So Saffron, Light Petal Pink, Basic Black Combo, and Light Smoky Slate. Die cut the ladybugs. Highlight with the Wink of Stella.
Umbrella – Pleased as Punch DSP – punch one umbrella with the Umbrella Builder Punch.
Flower – So Saffron CS – 1″ x 1″ – cut with the die from the Ladybug die set.
Grass & Flower Stem – Granny Apple Green CS – 2″ x 4″, cut four grass images and one stem image with the dies from the Ladybug die set.
Welcome! So happy that you stopped by today. I am so excited to share my Honey Bee Scene Stepper card with you. I’ve created this card for our WOW Team Mini Catalog Card Swap. I love hosting swaps for my Team. Would love to have you join in the fun. Contact me today to start saving 20% on your crafting supplies.
First off, I would like to give credit to Ruth Hamilton with “A Passion for Cards” for this very fancy fold. I spotted her cute little ballerina scene stepper card on Pinterest and followed the link to her blog. Because her template was in centimeters, it took me a bit to convert the measurements. The rest is history.
Okay, isn’t that bee hive cute? And by having a little stage to highlight it, made things even better. The honey bee stamps have so much detail and makes the image look so realistic.
Because I mounted the big honey bee on a wobble, it has even more interest, not to mention movement. My sweet little daisies were punched with the medium daisy punch. Just offset and stack two images for added fullness. Be sure to hit the centers with your Wink of Stella to give them the sparkle.
To give the leaves some texture, I stamped them with the stamp from Artisan Textures. Then, by twisting each of the petals with my tweezers, it created some movement.
It was hard to photograph the inside of the card, but I hope this shot shows the depth. Can you image how many scenes you can build on this little stage? My mind is racing. I’ve already got another idea. But, you know you want to sign this one and send a sweet message, right? That’s why I created a panel on the back just for that.
A card this special needs a special envelope. I had to get a little creative since the card base is a large one. So, I altered a 9″ x 12″ manila envelope. I love how it turned out.
Ready for even more fabulous news.
Read on and find out!!
I think I’ve already mentioned (maybe a couple times) that the new Stitched So Sweetly dies are one of my favorites. Look how perfectly it framed this sweet sentiment. There’s a lot to this card, but well worth the effort. Not only have I filmed a detailed video tutorial for you, but a free PDF Tutorial is included on this blog post. It’s listed right below this video.
Want to add the Honey Bee Bundle to your shopping cart? Be sure to inclulde the Stitched So Sweetly dies with it and you’ll earn the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper for FREE!! Just click on any of the items below to start shopping. I would appreciate it too if you would use my current Host Code, 4DXZJPCS.
Ready for the WOW Card Sketch #3? Card sketches are a great way to get your mojo perculating. Why not start a WOW Card Sketch binder. It can be a great reference guide. Missed the first two? No worries, click here for #1 and #2.
For my entry in the sketch challenge, I wanted to show the versatility of the Layered with Kindness stamp set. You can find that one on page 41 of the new 2020 Mini Catalog. This set has so many great features. First off, it’s a DistINKive set. That means lots of texture in one stamping motion. Second, the set coordinates with not one, but two new punches. Third, it’s fabulous for cards, tags and gift boxes.
Did you notice I mentioned a challenge? Yep, you can enter your card for a chance in my prize drawing. Visit my WOW NOLA Creations Facebook Page and post your entry in the comment section of this month’s challenge. Good luck, can’t wait to see your creation.
I LOVE texure, interest and layers. Embossing folders are the easiest, most cost effective way to add those elements to your projects. Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous selection, both in the Annual Catalog and some great new additions in the 2020 Mini. I’ve used both the Tin Tile and Subtle 3D Embossing Folders, perfection!
I know, you’re asking yourself, where did those flowers and leaves come from. Those are from one of my new favorite die sets, Cherry Blossoms. A number of the dies both cut and emboss at the same time.
By using some of the other stamps in the Layered with Kindness set, I stamped both the inside card mat and the envelope. I love how this turned out. I’ld love to share with you how I created this card.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Petal Pink CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
Embossed Mat – Pool Party CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″, embossed with the Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder.
Focal Mat – Whisper White CS – 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ and Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper – 3″ x 3″
Banners – Cherry Cobbler CS – one @ 1″ x 4 1/4″, one @ 1 1/4″ x 4 3/4″ and Petal Pink CS – 3/4″ x 4″. Dove tail one end of each banner. Emboss with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.
Scallop Circle – Pool Party CS – 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, cut with the largest scallop circle from the Layering Circle dies.
Circle – Whisper White CS – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, cut with the largest circle from the Layering Circle dies.
Flowers – Petal Pink CS – 1 1/4″ x 4 1/4″, cut three with the dies from the Cherry Blossoms Dies. Ink the edges in Petal Pink.
Flower Centers – Cherry Cobbler CS – 1 1/4″ x 2 1/2″, cut six with the dies from the Cherry Blossoms Dies.
Leaves – Pool Party CS – 1 1/2″ x 2 1/4″, cut one set each of the large, medium and small leaves with the dies from the Cherry Blossoms Dies. Ink the edges in Pool Party.
Inside Mat – Whisper White CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Envelope – Whisper White
Pearls – three large
Champagne Rhinestones – two small
Layered with Kindness – WOW Card Sketch #3 Product List
Three coordinating products you can earn for FREE! Can’t get too much better than that. The Lovely Lily Pad stamp set, Lily Pad dies and the Lily Pad Impressions Designer Series Paper can all be yours for free, with a qualifying purchase.
Can I take a moment first to say, I love the color combo on this card. Think outside the box and I’ll bet you will surprise yourself. I sure did with a combination of Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo Whisper White and Garden Green. Those are perfect colors for my Lovely Lily Pad card.
Whoa, did you notice the background impression? Yep, it’s back again. The Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder. Told ya, that’s one of my new favorites.
By embossing the Lovely Lily Pad image on Shimmery White cardstock, I was able to add a little watercoloring. Be sure to check out my video tutorial to learn how the Stamparatus made this quick and easy.
One of my favorite elements in the Lily Pad die set is that fabuluous border die. It’s the perfect size, easy to cut and makes such a statement. I just love it.
But wait, I almost forgot to tell you about one of the best features of the Lovely Lily Pad stamp set. Ready? It’s a revisible set. That means each stamp serves double duty. Want to see how that works? I filmed a video tutorial for you.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Pretty Peacock CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
Mat – Whisper White CS – 5 1/4″ x 4″
Embossed Mat – Flirty Flamingo CS – 5″ x 3 3/4″, embossed with the Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder.
Vertical Accent Mat – Pretty Peacock CS – 4 1/4″ x 1 3/4″ and Lily Impressions DSP – 4″ x 1 1/2″, ink the edges of the DSP in Garden Green ink.
Horizontal Accent Mat – Pretty Peacock CS – 4 1/4″ x 1 1/2″ and Lily Impressions DSP – 4″ x 1 1/4″, ink the edges of the DSP in Garden Green ink.
Accent Trim – Garden Green CS – two @ 1″ x 5″, cut with the die from Lily Pad set.
Lily, Lily Pad and Leaves – Shimmery White CS – 2 3/4″ x 6 1/2″, cut with the dies from Lily Pad set.
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