Springtime Thinking

Create your own background, using scraps of leftover ribbon. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Swirls & Curls Verses

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Pool Party

Technique:

   Sponging

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Scraps of Ribbon

   Butterfly Thinlits Dies

   Beautiful Wings Embossilits

   Lattice Die

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Spray Adhesive

   Classic Label Punch

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I sprayed a Basic White panel with adhesive. Note - I did this outside in my driveway. Please read labels carefully.

I then used a ribbon that was wider than the others for the diagonal center of the panel. I placed it as shown above. It is the lime green with polka dots.

Next, I added the striped ribbon on each side of this one.

I then placed the dark blue polka dot one on each side, followed by a yellow and then a light blue. 

Next, I repeated the pattern, until the card front was full.

I then flipped the panel and cut off all of the ends of the ribbon to make it flush with the Basic White panel.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Daffodil Delight card front.

I then grabbed leftover die cuts from my stash. I did list all of the dies and punches that they came from in case you want to make your own. 

Next, I stamped, punched, and sponged the sentiment. I attached it, using dimensionals.

I then arranged the pieces on the card and attached them with glue dots, dimensionals, or adhesive.

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

At the end, I thought it was a bit busy. So, I may just create a ribbon background with maybe a butterfly die cut and a sentiment. 

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Medallion Butterflies

 This card is more for the avid stamper. There are several layers and techniques. Of course, anyone can simplify it to a couple of stamps and paper only. Personally, I like the extras on this card. Are you a simple, casual, or avid stamper?

Stamps:

   Medallion

   Just Believe

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 4 x 3-3/4 (Cut @ 1" on both sides after stamping), 3/4 x 4

   Cherry Cobbler 5-1/4 x 4, Scraps

   Crumb Cake 1-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Cherry Cobbler

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   Eyelet Border Punch

   Itty Bitty Shapes

   Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder

   Beautiful Wings Embossilits

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I began with my Very Vanilla panel and stamped the background Medallion using Crumb Cake.

I then stamped the silhouettes using Cherry Cobbler. These are from the Just Believe Stamp Set.

Then I cut 1" from the left side and 1" from the right side. The center piece measures 2". These were then adhered to the Cherry Cobbler panel, leaving a tiny space between the panels. 

I stamped my sentiment on the Very Vanilla strip and then dry embossed it using the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder.

I took the Crumb Cake strip and punched it with my Eyelet Border Punch. It cuts a small strip off the bottom. This is glued to the bottom of the Very Vanilla strip to make it seem as if the Crumb Cake panel is larger than it really is. So, the Very Vanilla strip is adhered to the Crumb Cake Eyelet Border and the thin strip of Crumb Cake. This is then adhered to the bottom of the Cherry Cobbler panel. 

I then ran the Beautiful Wings Embossilits through the die cut & embossing machine. I added these using glue dots.

I punched out three tiny flowers using the Itty Bitty Shapes punch and adhered them to the Very Vanilla strip.

Lastly, I adhered the Cherry Cobbler panel to my Very Vanilla card base and added rhinestones here and there. You may choose to add pearls instead. 

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A Mambo Kind of Day

Do you ever have one of those days where you just want to sit outside and enjoy the breeze? I call this, "A Mambo Kind of Day." With the COVID-19 virus spreading and everyone sheltering at home, we may have to just step outside in the backyard for a minute or two. Don't forget your favorite drink? We must all stay hydrated!

Stamps:

   Too Kind

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2

   Whisper White 3-1/4 x 4

   Raspberry Lemonade DSP 2 x 4

Ink:

   Daffodil Delight

   Crushed Curry

   Melon Mambo

   Old Olive

Technique:

   2-Step Stamping

   Sponging

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Beautiful Wings Embossilites

   Color Me Autumn Washi Tape

   Sponge

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I know my card seems a bit blurry, but if you sip a little "red or white juice" it will come into focus. 😉

First, I sponged the Whisper White cardstock with Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo. 

I then stamped the flowers (Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry), stems (Old Olive), and sentiment (Melon Mambo).

I then adhered this piece to the top portion of the Melon Mambo card base.

Next, I adhered the Raspberry Lemonade DSP to the bottom half of the Melon Mambo card base.

I added the Color Me Autumn Washi Tape over the seam and trimmed it at the ends. 

Lastly, I added the butterflies with glue dots.

I hope you stay healthy and enjoy many Mambo Kind of Days.

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Butterfly Garden Love

The background on this card is dry embossed and then colored with markers. It does take patience and time, but I think it is worth it. Don't you?

Supplies:

Stamps: Four Frames, Good Greetings

Paper: Pink Pirouette A-2, 2" Sq., Very Vanilla 5 x 4, Melon Mambo 4 x 1 1/2, 2" Sq. (The 2" squares are for the butterfly embossilites.

Ink: Melon Mambo, Early Espresso

Markers: Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand, Pear Pizzazz

Techniques: Sponging, Dry Embossing

Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Decorative Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Beautiful Wings Embossilites, Floral Garden Embossing Folder, Sponge, Glue Dots, Pearls, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Adhesive

Steps:

I first cut all of my paper to the sizes I needed.

I then embossed the Beautiful Wings (butterflies) in both Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo. 

Next, I embossed my Very Vanilla card stock and took my time coloring it with my markers. You have to take care to only color the raised portion of the embossing. I used the small tip of the marker to have more control, but you can use the brush side if you can hold it horizontally to the paper. 

I then stamped and cut out my sentiment using the Decorative Punch and the Small Oval Punch. 

I sponged the edges with Melon Mambo. 

Then I assembled the card. 

The Very Vanilla was adhered with glue onto the Pink Pirouette card. 

I then attached the sentiment on the top left of the card. 

I used both Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo butterflies randomly on the card using glue dots. 

Lastly, I attached the pearls and rhinestones. 

Please note that any floral background embossing folder will work for this card. You can even use a regular floral background stamp, just color the stamp, breathe on it, and then stamp it on the Very Vanilla card stock. The sentiment can also be changed to suit your needs. 

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