Today's card looks very elegant yet it is relatively easy to make, I love this Easter Promise Stamp Set, it is so pretty to color using inks, Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Blends or Watercolor Pencils. Hope everyone is staying safe and staying busy crafting. Measurements and Supplies Stamp Set: Easter Promise Cardstock: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2" Thick Whisper White-card base 4" X 5-1/4" So Saffron Cardstock - layer 3-3/4" X 5" Whisper White Cardstock- Card Front 3" X 2-1/2" Whisper White Cardstock - Flower Ink: Memento Black Inkpad Highland Heather Inkpad Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Tools: Big Shot, Parisian Flourish 3-D Embossing Folder Paper Trimmer Paper Snips Accessories: Yellow Metallic Bakers Twine Glitter Enamel Dots (subtle) Adhesive: Snail Liquid Glue Stampin' Dimensionals
How sweet was this months Paper Pumpkin Kit? I just loved it especially the little bunny in the FREE stamp set we received this month because Paper Pumpkin was celebrating it's anniversary. Such adorable stamps and embellishments. Hope you enjoy my alternate card plus all the additional techniques and tips shared... Attention to detail does make a difference. Supplies Needed from March 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Card with cloudy sky and grass, 1 envelope with yellow lining, Basic Gray Stampin' Spot, both stamp sets, twine, heart, dimensionals Stamp Set:
March 2020 Paper Pumpkin Stamps Cardstock:
5-1/2" X 8-1/2" Basic Gray, score at 4-1/4. Fold and Burnish
3-11/16" X 4-15/16"So Saffron
Card from kit (cut in half then cut both pieces) 3-7/16" X 4-11/16 ,Adhere white inside card.
Envelope from kit (open up and then punch 1 umbrella and 1 handle from yellow stripe and 2 umbrella and 2 handle from white .
2-3/4" X 3/4" White (from Envelope for sentiment)
2" X 3" White (from Envelope for 2 bunnies) Ink:
Basic gray, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron Inkpads. Light Pool Party, Light Petal Pink, Dark So Saffron Stampin' Blends Tools:
Trimmer, scissors, 1/2" Circle Punch, Umbrella Builder Punch, silicone craft sheet, Blocks Accessories:
Twine from kit- enough to wrap around card front 3 times and tie a bow Adhesive:
Dimensionals (regular and mini) liquid glue, snail adhesive.
Today's card is a pretty, soft and feminine card to make for someone special and can be made to fit any occasion. I cased it from our Annual Catalog on page 91 but just tweaked it a bit to make it my own.
In the video you can also see the baby wipe technique which gave us the lovely subtle backgrounds I used for the stitched circle and nested label die cuts.
The card in the video will be going to my friend who just got home after a very long five and a half weeks between hospital and rehab. She has still got a long road to recovery.
I also made this special card with highland heather cardstock behind the laser cut design the photo is below. That too was very pretty and soft. I sent it to my sister who just got out of the hospital after having a mastectomy but i used the sentiments from the Healing Hugs Stamp Set, "Wishing you a quick and speedy recovery". I wrote a special message inside letting her know how proud i am of her decision and of how brave she has been throughout her breast cancer diagnosis. So, the reason I am writing this to to urge every woman out there to get checked out..don't neglect getting your mammogram when recommended. There has never been any breast cancer in our family before this, so don't put it off thinking nah, i don't need to worry about breast cancer my family history only shows heart issues.... My sister is 71 ...Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers during her recovery from surgery.
SO, yes.... crafting and making cards is MY CREATIVE THERAPY and I've needed lots of it lately!
Supplies Needed...
Stamp Set:
Under My Umbrella
Card Stock:
4-1/8" X 5-3/8" Petal Pink
9" X 6" Watercolor Card Stock
Bird Ballad Laser Cut Card and Envelope Inks:
Petal Pink,
Highland Heather
So Saffron Tools
Die Cutting Machine,
Baby Wipe
Clear Blocks
Stitched Shapes Dies
Stitched Nested Label Dies
Paper Trimmer Accessories:
Petal Pink Metallic Edged Ribbon Adhesives:
Stampin Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
In the tutorial video below I show you how you can make 6 gorgeous and EASY greeting cards with matching envelopes using up some of those scrap pieces we all seem to build up. Included in this video is the box instructions too. I used the beautiful Honey Bee foil Designer Series Paper that you can only get for FREE with a qualifying purchase until March 31, 2020 or while supplies last. Click on any of the product links below to purchase from my store. Additional sample photographs using leftover Paper Pumpkin Kit this month and Tropical Oasis DSP are shown below too.
Cards 1, 2 & 3 with matching envelopes
Cards 4, 5 & 6 with matching envelopes
Supplies Needed: USE SCRAPS IF YOU HAVE THEM!
Stamp Set:
Honey Bee Bundle
Cardstock:
8-1/8" X 6-1/2" Thick Whisper White (Box Top)
9-1/8" X 7-1/2" Mango Melody (Box Bottom)
8-1/2" X 5-1/2" Thick Whisper White
5" X 3/3/4" Basic Black
4-3/4" X 3-1/2" Whisper White
2" X 3" Designer Series Paper
1-1/4" X 3-1/2" DSP (Contrasting with above)
2 each scraps 1/4" X 1-1/2" DSP (Contrasting with above)
2" X 2-1/2: Whisper White (for Hive)
2" X 2" Whisper White (Punch a 1-1/2" Circle)
2-1/2" X 2-1/2" Basic Black (Punch a 1-3/4" Circle)
1-1/2" X 3" Basic Black (Die Cut Detailed Bee)
2" X 2" Basic Black (Die cut hexagon shape then divide in two)
1-1/2" X 3" Mango Melody (Glue large bee, and fussy cut)
2" X 5-3/4" DSP (for envelope flap)
Ink:
Mango Melody and Memento Black Ink Pads
Tools:
Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic and Regular Platforms, Cutting plates, Detailed Bee Dies, 1-1/2" & 1-3/4" Circle Punches, Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, Simply Scored, Paper Trimmer
Accessories:
5" Shimmery Gold Ribbon
Rhinestone Jewels
Adhesives:
Liquid Glue, Snail Adhesive runner and stampin' dimensionals
