Happy Abroad

Imagine a nice cool breeze as you sit and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, tea, or chocolate right outside your favorite cafe. The aroma of freshly baked bread is in the air. You can't resist the urge to inhale and sigh as you sit back in your chair relaxed and happy. Here is a card that brings those images to mind. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Mediterranean Moments

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 3-1/2 x 4-1/4

   Watercolor Paper 2-1/4 x 2-7/8

   Basic Black 2-1/2 x 3-1/8, Scraps

Ink:

   Jet Black StazOn

   Watercolor Pencils

   Blender Pen

Technique:

   Watercoloring

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Hello You Thinlits 

   Dimensionals

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Snail Adhesive

First, I stamped and colored my image on watercolor paper, using watercolor pencils and a blender pen. Choose your favorite colors on your image. I colored the image completely with watercolor pencils and then went over it with a blender pen. Make sure to clean off the pen between colors. 

I then adhered the image to a Basic Black matte.

Next, I adhered the Playful Palette DSP to the top of the very vanilla card front and added the image, using dimensionals.

I then die cut the sentiment, using the Hello You Thinlits, and adhered it to the bottom of the Very Vanilla card front, using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Lastly, I adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Get Well Flower 6x6#30

 This last card used three pieces from Layout #11 and three pieces from Layout #12. There should not be any left-over pieces. I made it a get-well card because I felt much better once I finished this project. You can leave the sentiment off, making it an all-occasions card. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Healing Hugs

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 1/2 x 3, 1/2 x 2-1/8, 1/2 x 7/8, 1/2 x 3-1/2, 1/2 x 2-1/2, 1 x 5-1/2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blushing Bride

   Emerald Envy

Technique:

   One Sheet Wonder or One STACK Wonder

Accessories:

   Adhesive

This card #30 used the remaining pieces from Layouts 11 & 12.

Layout #11

Layout #12

I arranged the pieces on the Very Vanilla card base according to size. Once I was satisfied, I adhered them.

I then stamped my Blushing Bride rose on the right bottom corner of the card base.

Then I stamped the sentiment using Emerald Envy. I adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thank You Pearls 6x6#29

 Do you hold on to every bit of designer paper? I do! I paid my hard-earned money for it, so, I cannot just toss it. Consequently, I end up with thin strips sitting at the bottom of the paper sleeve. Here is one idea for using them. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Florentine Filigree

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, Scraps

   Playful Palette DSP 5-1/2 x 1/2 (4), 5-1/2 x 1/4 (4)

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Emerald Envy

   Blushing Bride

Technique:

   Sponging

   Punching

Accessories:

   Sponge

   Decorative Label Punch

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

This card #29 used Layout #12:

First, I gathered my strips and laid them on the card base, alternating between the 1/2" and the 1/4", plus flipping the 1/4" to its reverse side. You can begin with any size you want. I started with the 1/2" and ended with the 1/4". Once I had them positioned, I took each one and adhered it to the card base.

I then stamped, punched and sponged my sentiment. I attached it using dimensionals.

I like this card, and I think the two sides complement each other quite well.

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Vertical Love 6x6#28

I used two strips of designer series paper to draw attention toward LOVE. This is a very simple card with a huge heartfelt message. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Vertical Greetings

   Enjoy Life

Paper:

   Emerald Envy A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 5-1/2 x 1 (2)

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Emerald Envy

Technique:

   OSW

   CAS

Accessories:

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Adhesive

This card #28 used Layout #12:

This last layout #12 is my strip layout. I cut 1/2" off the bottom and then cut all of the strips: four strips are 1/2", four of them are 1/4", and three of them are 1". 

I took 2 of the 1 x 5-1/2" strips and adhered them to each side of the card base.

I then stamped my image and sentiment in the middle. I added three small pearls and adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Tough Life 6x6#27

Card 27 out of 30, using the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack, reminds us that we are as tough as we need to be at the moment. We rise to the occasion. I like the colorful motions on the card. This suggests that we are flexible, yet strong. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Friendly Expressions

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 5-1/2 x 2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   CAS

   OSW

Accessories:

   Black Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

This card also used Layout #11.

This last 5-1/2 x 2" piece is kept intact. It is strong. Still, the movement of the paint strokes communicates that you are flexible and can take anything that is sent your way. What do you think?

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I took the strip of designer series paper and adhered it to the card base. Stamped a sentiment on the bottom and added some black rhinestones. The Whisper White panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

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Sweet Congratulations 6x6#26

Come peek through an opportunity to shout, "Congratulations TO YOU!" I am certain there are people in your life that deserve a pat on the back along with something to treasure and mark the occasion. You can easily change the color of the card base and omit the pearls to make the card masculine. As always, the inside of the card is left blank to allow for a personal message. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Friendly Expressions

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 5-1/2 x 2 (torn in half, lengthwise)

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   CAS

   OSW

Accessories:

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Adhesive

This card #26 used Layout #11.

When you tear any paper, you should tear it toward you. If it is a small piece you can control the tear quite easily, making it as tattered as you would like. You can also sponge the edges to draw attention to them. I left mine alone.

So, I tore my 5-1/2 x 2" strip in half, lengthwise, and adhered one piece to the top and the other to the bottom of the card front.

I then stamped my sentiment in the middle and added three little pearls to adorn it. Do note that the sentiment can be changed to suit your current need.

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

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Miss You 6x6#25

 Do you like being alone, or would you rather have company? We are social mammals by nature. Preferences lean toward being accompanied by someone. Rarely do you see someone sitting alone at a restaurant or a movie theater. The minute we are alone, we begin to think of others in our lives and wonder what they are doing. Here is a card to let the ones you think about know that their absence is being felt. Are you missing someone? 

Stamps:

   Enjoy Life

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 5-1/2 x 2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blushing Bride

   Emerald Envy

   Peekaboo Peach

   Sweet Sugarplum

Technique:

   CAS

   OSW

Accessories:
   Adhesive

This card #25 used Layout #11.

All I did was to adhere one 5-1/2 x 2" strip to the left side of a Very Vanilla card base.

I then stamped my sentiment from top to bottom, using different colors. Once, I stamped twice before re-inking my stamp, giving me a lighter shade of Emerald Envy.

Do note that you must clean your stamp before you dab into the next color. 

The sentiment can easily be changed to whatever you need. 

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Anniversary Ribbon 6x6#24

Happy Anniversary together with Burlap ribbon can symbolize stability. The ribbon feels rough and is somewhat stiff, but it is strong, yet flexible. Commitments may not be easy, but always possible and usually worthwhile. Any thoughts?

Stamps:

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 1-1/8" Scallop Circle

   Playful Palette DSP 2" Sq., 4 x 2

   Basic Black 1-3/8" Scallop Circle

   Whisper White 5-1/2 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Emerald Envy

Technique:

   Punching

   CAS

   OSW

Accessories:

   Burlap Ribbon

   Black Rhinestone Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

This card used the last two pieces from Layout #10.

First, I adhered the 4 x 2 piece of DSP onto the bottom of the card base.

I then adhered the 2" square to the top, center of the card base.

Next, I stamped and punched my sentiment, using the 1-1/8" Scallop Circle. I matted it with a 1-3/8" Basic Black Scalloped Circle. 

I attached this scalloped circle to the center of the 2" DSP square using dimensionals.

I added a piece of Burlap Ribbon between the DSP using a glue dot. The Whisper White panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

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Sugarplum Butterfly 6x6#23

 I adorned this card front with four strips of designer series paper and one strip of washi tape. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Hold on to Hope

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 1 x 4 (4)

   Very Vanilla 1-5/8 x 3-3/8 

   Basic Black 1-3/4 x 3-1/2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Sweet Sugarplum

Technique:

   OSW

Accessories:

   Playful Palette Washi Tape

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

This card #23 used Layout #10:

First, I adhered my four strips on the card base. I did not space them out very well. I should have placed the top two strips closer together. I then added the washi tape between them.

I then stamped my sentiment and butterfly on the Very Vanilla piece. I adhered this to the Basic Black piece.

This was then attached to the center of the card base using dimensionals.

Lastly, I placed a pearl on the top of the sentiment and adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Tipped Squares 6x6#22

 This is card 22 out of 30, using the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack by Stampin' Up! It is another friendship card to help nurture your relationship. Friendships should never be taken for granted. 

Stamps:

   Print Pattern

   Home to Roost

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 2" Sq. (2)

   Very Vanilla 2-1/2 x 2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Sweet Sugarplum

   Blushing Bride

   Emerald Envy

Technique:

   Sponging

   Punching

Accessories:

   Decorative Label Punch

   Sponge

   Pink Brads

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

This card introduced Layout #10.

This card used two of the 2" squares. Note that this layout is used on two more cards!

First, I stamped my background using Sweet Sugarplum ink onto Sweet Sugarplum cardstock. I used an older stamp, Print Pattern, to somewhat match my idea of tipping the squares to form diamond shapes. 

Next, I adhered my "tipped" squares onto the left side of the card.

I then stamped, punched, and sponged my sentiment. I added a brad on each side and attached it using dimensionals. The Whisper White panel was adhered to the inside of the card. 

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