Friday, June 30, 2023

Two-Tone Flora

 In early May I had declared that by the end of June I would have used all of the new Stampin' Up!® colors in my cards.  Well, there were 2 colors that I had not used much or at all, Moody Mauve and Pebbled Path.  So I quickly whipped up these tonal cards today..... and I must say that I am rather pleased with the results!  And because I used 2 step stamping, it really did give the colors depth.  

Two-Tone Flora - Pebbled Path

Two-Tone Flora - Pebbled Path - detail view

Two-Tone Flora - Pebbled Path - Inner view

Two-Tone Flora - Moody Mauve

Cutting Instructions:

  • Card base: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2".  This is a top fold card
  • Front matte layer: 3 3/4" x 5"
  • Card front layer: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" - this layer will be embossed
  • Inner message liner: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Scrap to stamp and die 3 large flowers, 2-3 large leaf stems, 2 small leaves, 3-4 small flower clusters
  • Scrap to stamp and die cut sentiment
  • Jute or ribbon: 10"
Assembly Instructions:
  • Using Painted Texture Embossing Folder, emboss card front layer.  Adhere to front matte layer.  Adhere to front card base using dimensionals.
  • On Basic White cardstock stamp flower details in full strength color, then stamp off ink before stamping flower (large flowers and small flowers). Die cut.
  • On Basic White cardstock stamp leaves in full strength color (large leaf stems and smaller leaves).  Die cut.
  • Arrange and adhere flowers and leaves on card front.  I like to use dimensionals under some of the layers to create depth.
  • Using embossing buddy, de-static cardstock.  Using Versamark ink, stamp sentiment on colored cardstock.  Apply embossing powder and tap off excess.  Use heat tool to heat set (melt) the powder.  Die cut.  Adhere to card front using dimensionals.
  • Tie bow using coordinating jute.  Adhere using a mini glue dot.
  • Scatter gems on card front
  • Stamp image on inner message liner.  Adhere to inner card base.
Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I hope you will try your hand at creating a tonal card!

Don't forget to send out your beautiful creations!

Hugs,
Teah

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Timeless Arrangements cards

Timeless Arrangements

 It's no secret that I love flowers.  I love everything from simple layouts to full sprays of bouquets.  The 2 cards that I demonstrated today, show both simple focal points and a more elaborate focal point, both using the Timeless Arrangements Bundle.  I hope you will watch my tutorial and then give these cards a try.  Cutting instructions are listed after each card below.  Products used are listed at the end of this post.  

YouTube Tutorial



Timeless Arrangements -  fun fold front view

Timeless Arrangements - fun fold back view

Timeless Arrangements - fun fold detail view

Timeless Arrangements - Fun fold standing view

Cutting Instructions:
  • Card base - Azure Afternoon:  4 1/4" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" 5 1/2", 6 1/2", 7 1/2"
  • Card front - Azure Afternoon: 3" x 5", scored at 1/2" and 1 1/2"
  • Blue DSP 7/8" x 4 1/8" and 3 3/8" x 4 1/8"
  • Yellow DSP: 2 7/8" x 3"
  • Message liner - Basic White: 4 1/4" x 4"
  • Scrap of Lemon Lime Twist: die cut 1 Leaf corner detail die cut and 1 leaf sprig
  • Scrap of Basic White: sentiment label die cut, stamp and die cut 3 flowers
  • Matte layer of sentiment - Azure Afternoon: 1 1/16" x 2 1/2
  • 12" ribbon
**See YouTube tutorial for assembly instructions.


Timeless Arrangements -  card front

Timeless Arrangements - detail view

Timeless Arrangements - inner view

Cutting Instructions: 
  • Card base - Fresh Freesia: 5 1/2" x 7 1/4", scored at 3 "
  • Front matte layer - Basic White: 5 3/8" x 2 7/8"
  • Front DSP layer : 5 1/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Message liner: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
  • Inner DSP: 1 1/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Focal point background - Fresh Freesia: die cut 3rd largest Scalloped Contoured die
  • Scrap of Basic White: die cut sentiment label
  • Scrap of Basic White: stamp and die cut 3 flower, 2 leaves, 2 botanical branches
  • Scrap of Soft Sea Foam: die cut 2 Leaf corner detail die cuts and 1 leaf sprig, 2 detail die bobble sprigs
  • 12" ribbon
**See YouTube tutorial for assembly instructions.

Thank you for visiting my blog today...... and remember..... send out those cards you make!!
Hugs,
Teah

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