I just couldn’t wait any longer to share the Floral Essence bundle with you. I just love when a bundle includes a punch. And what makes this one extra special, it’s a flower petal punch. Can’t you just see yourself creating so many different styles and colors of flowers. But wait, did you see the gorgeous images in this set. Oh my goodness, are you in for a surprise.
Let’s crack open that fabulous new Annual Catalog to pages 107 through 108. In the Perennial Essence Suite we have the lovely Floral Essence Bundle, over the top Perennial Esssence DSP, gorgeous organdy striped ribbon, fantastic 12″ x 12″ vellum cardstock and fun Perennial Essence Floral Centers. WOW!!!!! Don’t have a catalog? I’ld be happy to send you one. Click here, fill in the form, and I’ll get one off to you.
Okay, wait, I didn’t think that the Perennial Essence DSP could get any prettier, but then I decided to run it through my die cutting machine with the Country Floral embossing folder. My #1 tip about that – spritz your paper with a little H2O first. It helps to keep the paper from cracking. That’s a really deep folder, but oh so pretty. Can you believe this texture?
I think by making that decision it enhanced the design in the paper and made the floral images in the paper appear to have been watercolored. That was a win-win.
Let’s talk about these stinkin’ cute flowers, shall we. I used our vellum cardstock because I wanted a soft look. Vellum can take a little time to dry, so instead of waiting for that, I decided to sprinke the stamped images with a little clear embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool. Perfection! The flower centers are just so textural. One of the best features, of these sweet embellishments, they weigh almost nothing.
Then I wanted to tackle the inside of the card. The stamp set includes that gorgeous floral image along with a smaller one in the same style. The Floral Essence bundle is a must-have. Be sure to add it to the top of your wish list. Would you like to see how I created this one. I’ve got a video for you.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Blackberry Bliss CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
Mat – Mossy Meadow CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP Mat – Perennial Essence DSP – 3 3/4″ x 5″, embossed with the Country Floral embossing folder.
Accent Band – Mossy Meadow CS – 1 1/4″ x 5″, embossed with the Subtle embossing folder.
Scallop Trim – Whisper White CS – two @ 1/2″ x 5″, cut with the die from Be Mine Stitched.
Sentiment – Whisper White CS – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, stamp in Blackberry Bliss. Cut the image with the smallest die from the Stitched Rectangles.
Flowers – Vellum CS – 11″ x 2 3/4″, stamp the images in Blackberry Bliss, sprinkle with clear embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool. Punch with the Perennial punch.
Leaves – Mossy Meadow – 3″ x 2 1/2″, punch three images using the Leaf punch, emboss with the Subtle embossing folder.
Inside Mat – Whisper White CS – 5 1/4″ x 4″. Stamp the flowers in Blackberry Bliss and centers in Crushed Curry.
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One of my favorite things to do is to create my own designer series paper. Rooted in Nature has so many beautiful images. It makes that task super easy.
Starting things off, I chose a color palette. This one is Tranquil Tide, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Blackberry Bliss and Mint Macaron. All those yummy colors can be found in the Nature’s Poem DSP. Be sure to pick up a pack or two before it retires on June 3rd.
There are lots of spectacular benefits to the Rooted in Nature bundle. First off, there are lots of images and a great mix of sentiments. The set can be used of all occasions. Then we have the dies. Oy my goodness, these are special. Not only do some of the images cut, but they emboss as well. Did you see all the texture on those leaves?
I’ve even included a tip and trick using the Nature’s Twine. It’s a little thicker than our regular baker’s twine. That’s because it’s twisted multiple threads. So, I thought, if it’s twisted, I can untwist it. That’s how I achieved the threads under the large wood image.
Would you like to learn how to create your own designer series paper? In my FREE video tutorial I’ll show you step by step.
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 – Cajun Craze CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Designer Series Paper Mat – Nature’s Poem DSP – 3 3/4″ x 5″
Stamped Mat – Whisper White CS – 4 1/4″ x 3 1/4″, after stamped this mat will be trimmed into three equal panels of 3 1/4″ x 1 1/4″
Vertical Mats – Tranquil Tide CS – three @ 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Leaves – Tranquil Tide CS – two @ 2″ x 2″
Wood Image – Whisper White CS – 3″ x 3″
Sentiment – Whisper White CS – 1 1/4″ x 3″
Nature’s Twine – Mint Macaron – 8″
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I love fancy folds. How about you? My fold flat card is quick and easy and fits in a standard sized envelope. I featured the fold flat card in a recent Facebook Live and everyone loved it. I’ll also be teaching this fancy fold at my WOW Class this week. Can’t wait!
Sometimes, the most unexpected color combo can turn out to be a new favorite. This time, it’s Mango Melody and Rich Razzleberry.
And of course I had to use that fabulous Country Floral Embossing Folder. WOW, does that add a lot of texture and interest. And did you notice the embellishments? Those sweet little jewels are our Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets. And guess what – they will carry over to the new catalog. Woohoo!!
With the flat fold card, you have lots of room on the reverse side not only to write your message, but stamp, color and embellish even more. I call that a win-win. I’m featuring the Butterfly Gala bundle and the Beauty Abounds stamp set in the flat fold card. Both will carry over, but don’t wait, be sure to get them before June 4th, so that you can save 10% with the bundle discount.
In the pic above you can see that the flat fold card is constructed with just two main pieces of card stock. It’s the scoring and fold that do all the work. I invite you to take a moment to view my video tutorial to see how easy the flat fold card is to create.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Mango Melody CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored on the 11″ side at 1/2″, 2″, 4″ and 5 1/2″.
Front Card Base Panel – Rich Razzleberry CS – 5 1/2″ x 3″, score on the 5 1/2″ side at 1/2″ and 2″.
Mats – Rich Razzleberry CS – two @ 4″ x 5 1/4″ and one @ 4″ x 1 3/4″
Mats – Whisper White CS – two @ 3 3/4″ x 5″. Emboss one with the Country Floral embossing folder. Stamp the other in Memento Tuxedo Black ink using the stamps from Beauty Abounds. Stamp second generation in Mango Melody the large Bokeh image. Color the images using the light Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.
Front Panel Mat – Mango Melody CS – 2 3/4″ x 3 1/4″
Front Sentiment – Whisper White CS – 2 1/2″ x 3″, stamp the sentiment from Beauty Abounds in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
Butterflies – Whisper White CS – 2 3/4″ x 5 1/2″, stamp two sets in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, color with the light Pumpkin Pie and light Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends. Punch with the Butterfly Duet punch.
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Do you have a friend or family member that needs a little encouragement? The Hold on to Hope stamp set and Cross of Hope Framelits will help you create beautiful cards of encouragement. This card design was featured in my most recent Facebook Live. If you are free next Sunday at 7pm (CST), I would love to have you join us.
In this card, I incorporated our lovely Tea Room Specialty Designer Series Paper. The colors are cheerful and the patterns have a vintage feel. My color combination came from the colors in the lovely DSP. I chose Very Vanilla, Coastal Cabana and Crushed Curry. The Hold on to Hope stamp set has so many lovely images including some beautiful sentiments.
For my Hold on to Hope encouragement card, I decided to hand cut the image so I could dress it up with our beautiful Very Vanilla Lace Trim.
I think that small detail added so much to this card. And those sweet little flowers were punched from Crushed Curry with the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack. Those little punches are worth their weight in gold. They add so much to any project. They’ve been a very popular item and are currently on backorder. But, don’t let that confuse you. You can still order it and just as soon as they hit the warehouse, you’ll get yours shipped.
To finish off the sentiment, I stamped on the inside mat. Creating a two-tone effect with one ink pad is easy. Just stamp off the vine image on a scrap of paper and then the second generation stamping on your mat.
Sometimes, it’s easier to see things first hand. That’s why I filmed this video tutorial for you.
Here’s how the magic happens:
Card Base – Thick Very Vanilla CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored @ 5 1/2″
Mat – Crushed Curry CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Inside Mat – Very Vanilla CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP Mat – Tea Room Specialty DSP – 3 3/4″ x 5″
Side Mat – Very Vanilla CS – 2″ x 4 3/4″ and Tea Room Specialty DSP – 1 3/4″ x 4 1/2″
Focal Mat – Crushed Curry CS – 2 1/2″ x 2″ and Very Vanilla CS – 2 1/4″ x 1 3/4″, emboss with the Country Floral Embossing Folder.
Stamped Images – Very Vanilla CS – 8 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, With the stamps from Hold on to Hope, stamp two of the vine images in Coastal Cabana, two of the butterflies in Coastal Cabana, one butterfly in Crushed Curry and the sentiment in Coastal Cabana. With the Cross of Hope Framelits, cut out the vines and butterflies. Hand cut the sentiment.
Flowers – Crushed Curry CS – Scrap – punch 6 of the flower images with the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack flower.
Pearls – 6 small – color with the Light Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blend.
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Hooray!! It’s finally Spring here in New Orleans!! Time for a Spring Card. Today was a glorious day, blue skies, no humidity, and wonderful sunshine. I even picked some roses from my garden and planted my Sweet Basil today. Can’t wait to make my first batch of Pesto. Ok, back to card making. Can you tell I have Spring Fever? Don’t you just love the look of the embossed vellum on this card? The texture, richness and subtle delicate look screams Spring to me.
The Floral Romance Specialty Vellum is the star of this Spring Card. I chose the Petal Pink sheet and ran it through the Big Shot with the Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Oh my goodness, ti turned out so lovely.
The embellishments in the suite are elegant. The Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8″ Variegated Ribbon has been so popular. Don’t miss adding a roll to your stash.
Unfortunately the dies in the suite are no longer available, but as an alternative, you can use the dies in the First Frost set to die cut some leaves and sprigs. Did you notice that gorgeous rose. It’s an old rose from my garden. No hybrids for me, I love the old rose look and them smell so lovely.
I’ve even filmed a video tutorial for you. My Spring card is pretty quick and easy, but I’ve got a couple of tips and tricks to share with you.
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Thick Whisper White CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
Mat – Petal Pink CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Embossed Mat – Floral Romance Specialty DSP Vellum – 3 3/4″ x 5″, run through the Big Shot with the Lace Embossing Folder.
Accent Band – Floral Romance DSP – 5 1/2″ x 1″ and Whisper White CS – 1″ x 5 1/2″, cut one edge with the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch.
Sentiment – Whisper White CS – 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″, cut with the die from Wonderful Floral Framelits. As an alternative you could cut an oval with the Stitched Shapes Oval Die.
Leaves – Mossy Meadow CS – 3 1/4″ x 1 3/4″, I used the die from Wonderful Romance, as an alternative you could use the die from First Frost.
Springs – Petal Pink CS – 3 1/2″ , 1 1/4″, I used the die from Wonderful Romance, as an alternative you could use the die from First Frost.
Fussy Cut one leaf image from the Floral Romance Vellum
Pearl – One, medium
Floral Romance Seal – One
Ribbon – Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8″ Variegated Ribbon – about 10″
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I just love it when Stampin’ UP! offers large background dies. And the Florentine Thinlit Die did not disappoint. It’s more than just a die cut though. You could die cut the Florentine Thinlit and use it whole, in pieces, as a stencil and in any color you would like.
Break out those watercolor pencils because you just won’t believe how easy it is to create the beautiful background behind the Florentine Thinlit.
Because of the awesome color coordination in the Stampin’ Up! products, each element in the card matches. The color in the pencils, inks and papers are all the same. That makes creating a breeze.
I hope you can appreciate the dimension of the “friend” die cut sitting on that gorgeous Florentine Thinlit. I cut three images with the Well Written framelit, stacked them together, so that I would achieve a more substantial look. Can you believe it? In that bundle there are twenty-four dies and fifty-one stamps. WOW!!!
I knew I wanted the inside of this card to be special, so I’ve added some heat embossing. The sentiments in the Strong & Beautiful stamp set are lovely. Be sure to check that one out. In my FREE video tutorial I’ll show you how easy the Florentine Thinlit is to use. Enjoy!
Here’s how the magic happens.
Card Base – Old Olive CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
Technique Mat – Whisper White CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Florentine Thinlit – Thick Whisper White CS – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Butterflies – Whisper White CS – 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, stamped in Memento Black, filled in stamping with Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral and Old Olive. Punched with the Butterfly Duet Punch.
“Friend” – Rich Razzleberry CS – 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, back with Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet, die cut three with the die from Well Written.
Inside Mats – Rich Razzleberry CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ and Whisper White CS 3 3/4″ x 5″, punch two corners with the Detailed Trio punch. Swipe the embossing buddy over the Whisper White mat. Stamp the sentiment from Strong & Beautiful in Versa Mark, sprinkle with black embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool.
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