Wildflowers Across Bermuda

Sometimes, you just have to let the paper do all of the work for you. You can easily add a sentiment to the front of this card, but I thought less is more. So, I decided to let the handwritten words inside send the message and set the purpose for this beautiful card. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Wildflower Fields DSP 5-1/4 x 4, 2-1/2 x 3-1/2

   Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 5-1/4 x 1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the large panel of Wildflower Fields DSP onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it onto the Bermuda Bay card front.

I then adhered a strip of Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper across the top of the card front.

Next, I adhered a panel of Wildflower Fields DSP onto the top center of the card front, as shown above.

Lastly, I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Butterfly in Bermuda

These Paper Butterfly Accents are fun to color. You can choose to add color with a blending brush, markers, colored pencils, crayons, chalks, etc. I chose blending brushes for my card today. Thought? 

Butterfly in Bermuda

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Butterfly Bijou 6x6 DSP 2-1/2 x 2-3/4 (2)

   Myths & Magic 6x6 Glimmer Paper 5-1/4 x 1

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Bermuda Bay

   Calypso Coral

   Pecan Pie

Technique:

   CAS

   Blending Brushes

Accessories:

   Paper Butterfly Accents

   Brushed Brass Butterflies

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the two Butterfly Bijou DSP panels, side by side, on the lower part of the Basic Black matte, as shown above. 

I then adhered the strip of glimmer paper above them. I made sure the Basic Black matte showed around each of the papers.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Bermuda Bay Card Front.

I then colored the paper butterflies, using my blending brushes and the inks listed above. Choose your favorite colors and medium for this step.

Next, I attached the butterfly to the solid panel of DSP, using a couple of glue dots.

I then added a few rhinestones to the butterfly.

Lastly, I added a few Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card, using a different Paper Butterfly Accent:

Butterfly in Bermuda Too

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Wild Roses

This layout allows you to highlight a flower on your card for any occasion. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Stippled Roses

Paper:

   Wild Wheat A-2

   Softly Stippled DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 1-1/2 x 5-1/4, 3 x 1

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 1-5/8 x 5-1/4, 3-1/8 x 1-1/8, 1-7/8 x 1-5/8

   Basic White 1-3/4 x 1-1/2, 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Calypso Coral

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the large DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it onto a Wild Wheat card front.

I then adhered the 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it onto the left side of the card front.

Next, I adhered the 3 x 1 DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it onto the top left of the card front.

I then stamped and matted the Calypso Coral rose and adhered it onto the bottom of the card front as shown above.

Lastly, I added a few In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Crazy

Sometimes, the only way to get through your work day is with a bit of humor. Thoughts? 

Crazy

Stamps:

   Sassy Laugh Lines by Art Impressions

Paper:

   Bubble Bath A-2

   Calypso Coral 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Delightfully Eclectic DSP 4 x 5-1/4

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4

   Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Watercolor Pencils

Technique:

   Watercolor/Blending

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack

   Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Blender Pen

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the image and sentiment onto a Foiled Frame.

I then colored the image, using various watercolor pencils. I used a Blender Pen to smooth out the color and wipe out any visible lines.

Next, I adhered the Delightfully Eclectic DSP panel onto a Calypso Coral matte and then adhered it onto the Bubble Bath card front.

I then adhered the Foiled Frame, slightly tilted, onto the card front. 

Lastly, I added some Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is a card with the image upright:

Crazy Too

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Blue Petals

An embossed-resist technique makes a very interesting background. Thoughts? 

Blue Petals

Stamps:

   Scalloped Blooms

Paper:

   Ballet Blue A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP 4 x 5-1/4

   Basic White 2-1/2 x 2-3/4, 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Ballet Blue

   Tuxedo Black Memento 

Technique:

   Brayer

   Sponging

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Scalloped Blooms Dies

   Iridescent Washi Tape

   Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Sponge

   Brayer

   Adhesive

First, I added Ballet Blue ink to the Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP, using my brayer. 

I then added a strip of Iridescent Washi Tape across the center of the panel.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it to the Ballet Blue card front.

I then stamped, die cut, and sponged the sentiment. I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp the sentiment and Ballet Blue for the sponging. I die cut  it, using the Scalloped Blooms Dies.

Next, I adhered the sentiment in the center of the card front.

Lastly, I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is a birthday card I made, using the same supplies:

Blue Petals Too

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Hydrangea Gems

When you have beautiful paper, it really doesn't matter how you arrange it. Your card will be beautiful. Thoughts? 

Hydrangea Gems

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Seaside Spray A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 2-3/8 x 3-5/8

   Hydrangea Hill DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 3-3/4 x 5, 1 x 7/8, 2-1/4 x 3-1/2

   Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Designer Acetate 3-3/4 x 2

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Pastel Pearls

   Butterfly Gems

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the largest Hydrangea Hill DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then added it to the Seaside Spray card front.

I then adhered the stripped Hydrangea Hill DSP panel onto the center of the card front.

Next, I attached the acetate sheet to the center of the DSP panel, using a glue dot on each of the corners.

I then adhered the floral DSP panel onto its Basic Black matte and attached it to the card front, as shown above, using dimensionals.

Next, I adhered the 1 x 7/8" piece to the bottom right of the image panel.

I then added a few Pastel Pearls and Butterfly Gems to the card front.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card, using a different DSP panel from the same pack:

Hydrangea Gems Too

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Magnolia Petals

I seem to never run out of this gorgeous Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper. I do like the Petal Pink on the white magnolias. I think they look quite elegant. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 2-5/8 x 5-1/8

   Magnolia Lane DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 2-1/2 x 5

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   In Good Taste Elements

   Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the panels of Magnolia Lane DSP onto their Basic Black mattes.

I then adhered the larger DSP panel onto the Petal Pink card front.

Next, I adhered the smaller DSP panel onto the right side of the card front as shown above.

I then added the wooden "In Good Taste Elements" onto the left side of the card front, using glue dots.

Lastly, I added a few Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Layering Florets

Here is a card for someone who enjoys getting flowers. At first, I thought it was a bit on the busy side, but I know of a few people who would swoon over this one. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Framed Florets

Paper:

   Polished Pink A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Fitting Florets DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 4 x 3/4, 1-1/4 x 5-1/4

   Basic White 2-7/8" Scalloped Circle, 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers/Blends:

   Balmy Blue

   Blushing Bride

   Crushed Curry

   Mossy Meadow

   Polished Pink

   Soft Succulent

Technique:

   Coloring

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Layering Circles Framelits

   Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls

   2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and colored my floral image, using the markers listed above.

I then die cut the image, using the Layering Circles Framelits.

Next, I adhered the largest Fitting Florets DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Polished Pink card front.

I then adhered the smallest strip of Fitting Florets DSP across the lower part of the card front, as shown above.

Next, I vertically adhered the last strip of the Fitting Florets DSP onto the left side of the card front, as shown above.

I then added the floral image to the card front where the two strips of DSP meet.

Lastly, I added a few In Color Opal Rounds, some Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls to the card front, and I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Wrapped Florals

I like combining stamp sets to create a new look for a card. I also like digging through my "old" stock and using it up, even though it is no longer "trendy." Luckily, the themes are always relevant. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Perfectly Wrapped

   Translucent Florals

Paper:

   Peekaboo Peach A-2, 2-3/4 x 4-1/4

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Picture Perfect Party 6x6 DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 2 x 4-1/2

   Lemon Lime Twist 1-3/4 x 2

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Berry Burst

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the largest DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Peekaboo Peach card front.

I then added the Peekaboo Peach panel onto the upper left-side of the card front, as shown above.

Next, I adhered the Picture Perfect Party DSP panel onto the center of the Peekaboo Peach panel, leaving a border around the top and sides.

I then stamped the Lemon Lime Twist with a flower and a sentiment, using Berry Burst and Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I adhered the Lemon Lime Twist sentiment in the center of the DSP strip.

Lastly, I added a few 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes to the front of the card and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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