There is a trend right now in stamping and card making that uses lots of white on cards. You will even see white layered onto white. Personally, I like this look because the cards seem brighter and more eye catching.
This card fits right in since it uses Whisper White for both the background and the greeting tag.
To make this card, I created a Delicate Doilies Sizzlit tag as shown below and then stamped a greeting from the Lacy & Lovely stamp set with Black StazOn ink. I layered the tag onto a Raspberry Ripple card stock piece cut with the Labels Collection framelits and added a matching Raspberry Ripple In Color Dahlia.
The card itself is also Raspberry Ripple card stock with a Modern Mosaic embossed piece of Whisper White card stock. This embossing folder, new to the upcoming catalogue (starts Friday!), is quickly becoming a favorite.
So, do you like the Delicate Doilies tag? Please leave me a comment.
In fashion, the experts say to pick the color that is least seen in a patterned fabric and then highlight that color in the rest of the outfit.
Does it work for card making as well? I think it does. Here I took the least visible Summer Starfruit and added the focus of the card – the big circle – in the same color.
And my other inspiration? That all my circles were still laying on my stamp table from the last time I used them!
This is a really simple card to make. I stamped an image from Serene Silhouettes in Early Espresso ink and punched it out with the 1-3/4″ circle punch. I then layered the stamped piece onto Early Espresso and Summer Starfruit card stock circles cut out with the Circles #2 Originals die for the Big Shot.
The patterned paper is a sneak peek from the new Soho Subway designer series paper that is in the new catalogue.
And for embellishments I used three matching buttons from the Naturals Designer Buttons and a length of Naturals Trim Ribbon.
Did you notice that the card doesn’t have a greeting on the front? And that’s okay. We often feel pressured to put greetings on our cards but it is perfectly alright not to. And when I need a card in a rush, I can add whatever I want to say inside the card on my way out the door.
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Today I am previewing for you one of the new hostess sets from the 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! catalog. This set is called Simply Sketched and includes 6 stamps including a bird, a flower and leaves with berries. It also includes three greetings – Thanks, Birthday and Sympathy. This set is available to hostesses and customers who have orders of $200 or more. If you place a qualifying order from the new catalogue on May 31st, I recommend getting this set as one of your free items.
I heat embossed the flower with Basic Black embossing powder and then coloured the image with an aqua painter and Bermuda Bay and Pear Pizzazz inks. I also stamped and heat embossed the greeting before punching it out with the oval punch.
Next I created a frame for the flower by using the new Modern Mosaic embossing folder and the 2-1/2″ circle punch.
Finally I assembled the card using stampin’ dimensionals between layers.
Are you excited to see Bermuda Bay and Pear Pizzazz return? I love the vibrancy of both these colours.
A close up view of the watercolored flower from the Simply Sketched Hostess Set.
I think it’s a poppy but I really wanted to use my new Bermuda Bay ink.
My kids getting the catalogues packets assembled.
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Here are the first batch of 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Canada Catalogues ready to mail.
My Sister-in-law Cathy called yesterday and wants to make 30 birthday invitations for an ladies event at her church. Rather than using a floral stamp set, I suggested using the Pinwheel Sizzlet die from the Spring Catalogue. This die is only available until May 31st as is the co-ordinating stamp set, Wishes Your Way (wood 129153, Clear 129156).
For only $5.95, I believe every Big Shot owner needs to have this die. And it is easy to use – see the video below for my instructions.
My Top 5 Must Have Stamp sets from the Spring 2013 Catalogue:
• Essentials (wood 126370, $8.95, set of 2) – I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, I love this little stamp set!
• Wishes Your Way (wood 129153 $21.95, Clear 129156 $16.95. set of 6) – these greetings work so well with the Pinwheel Sizzlet that you really should buy both
• Collage Curios (wood 129099 $25.95, Clear 129102 $19.95, set of 9) – when you are stocking up on the retiring Soda Pop Tops, be sure to order this matching stamp set
• Ciao, Baby (wood 129645 $21.95, Clear 129648 $16.95, set of 7) – if you have either of the punches that match this set – 7/8″ Scallop Circle or Petite Curly Label (from Sale-A-Bration) – invest in this stamp set as well
• Dapper Dad (wood 129195 $22.95, clear 129198 $17.95, set of 3)– I so often hear that customers are looking for masculine stamp sets so don‘t overlook this one or Beyond Plaid (wood 129201, clear 129204).
Watch the video:
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The Pinwheel Sizzlet die works well for a full card here in Island Indigo.
Inside the card it says “blowing wishes your way” from the Wishes Your Way stamp set.
I covered both side of the inside of the card with Whisper White card stock so the brads wouldn’t show.
One of my stamping pet peeves is stuff showing inside the card so I always cover it up or else it’s uggggly!
A close up of the 3″ x 3″ mini card in Real Red.
Inside I reversed the greetings from the other card.
I am so excited to share the new 2013-2014 Stampin’ up! annual catalogue with you. I know you will love it! The first group are in the mail and you should be receiving them any day now.
But to make room for the new, we have to say goodbye to some old friends. The Spring Catalogue ends on May 31st and I am going to miss some accessories that have quickly become favourites.
My list of must haves is below. I also wanted to share a card with you today that I made with one of my must haves, the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit. This kit includes an exclusive “just for you” wood mounted stamp. To the kit, I added a layer of Honeycomb embossing folder embossed Daffodil Delight card stock as well as a bow of 1/8″ Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon (also retiring and on sale for $6.19). The ink used with the greeting isEarly Espresso.
My Top 5 Must Have Accessories from the Spring Catalogue:
Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit $15.95 #131395 – an exclusive “just for you ” stamp., 9 tags, 9 fabric brads, supplies for 9 flowers plus twine.
Flower Trim $9.50 #126869 – vintage dimensionals flowers in vanilla that can be colored with inks, 5/8″ wide, 2 yards (about 100 flowers).
Cloudy Day Embossing Folder $9.95 #127022 – you can never go wrong with a whimsical and fun embossing folder.
Soda Pop Tops $4.95 #129388 – add stamped and punched circles to these retro accents. Use them as is or flatten them down.
Artisan Embellishment Kit $11.95 #129328 – think what you can create with 26 embellishments including tags, ticket stubs, scalloped lace, cotton lace, oval lace, seam binding, buttons, doilies, paper flowers and resin hearts and flowers. Whew!
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