Flowering Blooms Thanks

 

This is one of those images that is so easy to color, because the shading is already done for you! Of course, you can add more shading if you are so inclined, but it really doesn't need it. You can use just one color and it will still look fab!

This blossom is from the Flowering Blooms cling stamp set, which is one of the DistINKtive stamps Stampin' Up! offers. There is a lot of fine detail, so this is definitely one you will want to ink with a sponge dauber for the best results. There is also a coordinating die set, called Flowering Dies. That pretty filigree edging is part of the set. I didn't even realize it was in there until I went to grab the die for this flower.

I thought the Purple Posy paired nicely with the Basic Gray DSP from In Good Taste, and there was just enough contrast with the Basic Gray card base. I dyed the Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon with the Light Purple Posy Stampin' Blend Marker to make the coordinating bow.

Product List

Flowering Blooms Bundle (English)

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Versamark Pad

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

SAB Second Release Sneak Peek

You know what a paper ho ... I mean, collector I am, so as soon as I saw the two new Specialty DSPs coming in the Sale-A-Bration second release next month, I HAD to get them, and I combined them both on this card!

The first one is called Flowering Foils and it has twelve sheets (12" x 12", three each of four designs) in beautiful rose gold and silver foil. The designs are shown below - click to enlarge for detail.

The second specialty DSP is called So Very Vellum, and each sheet is embossed with dots in a grid pattern. It is also 12" x 12", and contains two sheets each of Pool Party, Purple Posy, and Soft Sea Foam.

I colored one of the large blossoms with Stampin' Blends and fussy cut around it. Since I was in a hurry, I colored the background behind the blossom with Pool Party, so the white would blend in with the Pool Party vellum, rather than meticulously cut around each little detail.

The 'thank you' greeting is from the New Wonders stamp set, and was the perfect size for this card!

I'm giving you a heads-up; just like the Golden Honey Specialty DSP that is part of the current SAB offering, these are going to be VERY popular, so get them sooner rather than later! You can choose either one for free with a $50 purchase starting March 3rd. Oh, and there will also be three new stamp sets for the SAB 2nd Release, as well. More on that later!

Product List

New Wonders Cling Stamp Set

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

So Saffron Light Stampin’ Blends Marker

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

Circle of Thanks in Monochrome

We used the Beauty Abounds stamp set in last Saturday's stamp club and after everyone was gone, and I had (most of) the mess put away, I had a sudden spark of inspiration.....which has sadly been lacking lately. I don't know what's going on - late winter blues maybe? Anyhoooo.....

After masking half the Whisper White cardstock strip with a sticky note, I stamped the floral swirl on half, then rotated it and did the same on the other half. The background was then colored with a Dark Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends marker leaving the blossoms, leaves, and swirls uncolored. White dots were added to the background with a Stampin' Blends Color Lifter, randomly letting the bullet point remove the color. I like the spattered effect! Click on the pic for a close-up view.

After matting the colored image on Tranquil Tide, it was loosely adhered to the Subtle Dynamic TIEF embossed background while I fiddled with where I wanted the greeting. Originally, all there was on the card was the colored panel, greeting, and the butterfly (to cover the "seam" where the two stamped swirls joined). But those two circles looked so lonely, they needed some friends to balance each other. I just happened to have the white Stitched Labels circle already sitting on my work table, and a small scrap of Mint Macaron already embossed, ready to be punched. Voila!

By the way, Tranquil Tide is one of the In Colors that will be retiring in a couple months. It coordinates so beautifully with Mint Macaron, don't you think? If you have the ink pad, I really hope you also have the ink refill. The In Colors always sell out before the annual catalog ends!

Measurements

 Swirl panel: Whisper White 1-5/8" x 5-3/8"
 Mat: Tranquil Tide 1-7/8" x 5-3/8"
 Embossed background: Whisper White 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"
 Card base: Tranquil Tide 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored & folded at 4-1/4"

Product List

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

Dark Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Marker

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

Big Shot

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

3/4" Circle Punch

1-3/8" Circle Punch
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Stampin' Dimensionals

The Stamp Review Crew - Love What You Do

Welcome a bonus edition of the Stamp Review Crew's blog hop! The "Crew" is made up of a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who pick a stamp set or bundle to highlight on the first and third Mondays of each month, with a bonus hop if there is a fifth Monday. This week the Crew is featuring Love What You Do, a thirteen piece photopolymer stamp set that is part of the beautiful Share What You Love Suite on page 177 of the annual catalog.

I have two cards to share with you today The first one uses the Love What You Do DSP (love that stuff!) and the Pearlized Doilies and Artisan Pearls.

After stamping the background with Crumb Cake, the flower sprig was stamped with Memento ink, and then stamped again on a scrap of Whisper White so I could fussy cut the flowers and pop them up on dimensionals for more depth.

The image panel and greeting were die cut with the Rectangle Stitched Framelits that will be available next week. And of course I had to use some DSP to dress up the envelope flap!

The second card is simply black and white to really let the embossed Lovely Floral image shine. And speaking of shine, the Black Foil Sheets used for the mat are carrying over, woohoo!

The checkered background is from the Sale-a-Bration Botanical Butterfly DSP. It's lovely, with one side of each design in color and the back side in a black and white pattern. So many possibilities!

I did dress up the envelope flap with the checkered pattern, but totally forgot to take a picture. Oops. You can see in this angled shot the subtle shine of the doily and the black foil. It's really gorgeous in real life.

That's all I have for today; thank you for stopping by! Up next is Sue Plote at This Pink Rooster. I can't wait to see what she did with this suite. Or you can click the Previous button to go back to Linda Calahan's blog, Stampin' Seasons.

Product List

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper

Black Foil Sheets

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

Big Shot

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Pearlized Doilies

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

Pearl Basic Jewels