Botanical Thoughts

I really like these large, bold leaves and plants. They not only stand out, but can be used to surround and complement an image or sentiment. What do you think? 

Botanical Thoughts

Stamps:

   Botanical Layers

   Garden Meadow

Paper:

   Tangerine Tango A-2

   Mossy Meadow 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

   Lost Lagoon

   Daffodil Delight

   Tangerine Tango

Technique:

   Blending Brushes/Sponging

Accessories:

   Blending Brushes/Sponges

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I used my Blending Brushes to add the background colors to a Basic White panel. I used Lost Lagoon on the top, Daffodil Delight on the center, and Tangerine Tango on the bottom. You can easily use sponges if you do not have any Blending Brushes.

I then stamped the sentiment (Garden Meadow Stamp Set) in the center of the card and then randomly stamped leaves and plants (Botanical Layers) around the sentiment as shown above. I used Mossy Meadow for all of the stamping.

Next, I adhered the panel to a Mossy Meadow matte and then onto a Tangerine Tango card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of Brights Enamel Shapes to the panel and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card where the stamping of the sentiment (Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set) and images was done on a vellum panel (Lovely Layers Vellum), and then adhered to the card front, using Glue Dots.

Botanical Thoughts Too

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Much Affection

Sometimes all you need is a different kind of layout to draw interest to your card. Plus, you don't want to forget to fussy cut images from the tiny scraps of designer series paper that you might toss in the trash bin. What do you think of this one? 

Stamps:

   Butterfly Gala

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2

   Affectionately Yours DSP 9/16 x 2-1/8, 11/16 x 2-1/2, 3/4 x 2-7/8, 3/4 x 3-1/4, 1-1/2 x 4-7/8

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

Ink:

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Fussy Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the large DSP rectangle to the top of the Night of Navy card front.

I then added the strips of DSP from the shortest to the longest strip. I spaced them as evenly as I could. Note: these can be left-over strips from the DSP, just make sure they are each cut a bit longer than the previous one.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment.

I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

I then fussy cut a flower that was on a tiny square of DSP and adhered it to the top of the sentiment oval.

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

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Colored Roses

 When you want your chalks to really pop, use the Poppin' Pastels technique. I had no idea VersaMark could make such an impact. What do you think of this card? 

Stamps:

   Fragrant Flowers

Paper:

   Rose Red A-2

   Favored Flowers DSP 5-1/4 x 2

   Subtles DSP 5-1/4 x 2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 1-1/2 x 3-1/2, 3-5/8 x 4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   VersaMark

Chalks:

   Stampin' Pastels 

Technique:

   Poppin' Pastels

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Fragrant Flowers Dies

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Sponge Daubers

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

I followed the steps on SplitCoastStampers for the Poppin' Pastels Technique.

I then die cut the image, using the Fragrant Flowers Dies, and set it aside.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment and set it aside.

I then adhered the DSP strips to the Basic Black matte and then onto the Rose Red card front. 

Next, I attached the floral die cut and the sentiment to the card front, using dimensionals.

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

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Magical Birthday

The printed wreaths included in the designer series paper pack are wonderful. My only task was to find a stamp that fit in the center of it. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Friendly Gnomes

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Dainty Flowers DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/5 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Starry Sky

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment in the center of the wreath, using Starry Sky ink. You can choose any of the colors found on the wreath.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto the Fresh Freesia card front.

Next, I added a few rhinestones above and below the sentiment.

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

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Birthday Season

I like how the images emerge from the designer series paper. I also like how all of the colors somewhat bleed onto each other. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Season of Chic

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2, Scraps

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Texture Chic DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Petal Pink

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Metallic Gold

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Season of Chic Dies

   21" Gold Baker's Twine

   Glue Dots

   Pink Circle Rhinestone Brads

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, heat embossed and die cut the flower. You can easily add more flowers on the card front if you like. I kept mine simple.

I then stamped the sentiment directly onto the DSP panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. You can heat emboss this in gold as well.

Next, I attached the flower, using a Pink Circle Rhinestone Brad from my stash.

I then wrapped some Gold Bakers's Twine on the bottom of the sentiment and tied a bow on it.

Next, I adhered the DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

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

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Birthday Memories

This designer paper works for any age group and gender. This is also an easy layout for a clean and simple card. If you don't have ribbon, you can easily add a strip of designer series paper or completely eliminate it. The tag can be attached directly to the card front. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Paper:

   Tangerine Tango A-2

   Pacific Point 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Birthday Memories DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Soft Sky 2-3/4 x 1-1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Pacific Point

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Rose Garden Thinlits

   Tangerine Tango Striped Ribbon 6"

   Brights Enamel Dots

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the ribbon to the bottom third of the DSP. I used glue dots to hold it in place and a strong adhesive on the back.

I then attached the DSP to a Pacific Point matte, and then onto the Tangerine Tango card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the tag, using Pacific Point ink and the Rose Garden Thinlits.

I then attached the tag with a few dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of enamel dots and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Dainty Flowers

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to send flowers, but you don't have the time to order them, or the money to pay for them? Send this card instead with a personal message that is not going to die in a week and be discarded. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Starry Sky A-2

   Dainty Flowers DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the DSP panel onto the Starry Sky card front. 

I then added a few Basic Rhinestone Jewels of various sizes for a bit of glimmer and elegance.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card. It is waiting for that personal message to be sent to a recipient.

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Quiet Lake

The more I play with this stamp, the more I like it. I used lighter colors on this card. I am pleased with the result. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Quiet Reflection

Paper:

   Shaded Spruce A-2

   Basic White 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 4-3/4 x 3-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Classic Christmas DSP 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Shaded Spruce

   Balmy Blue

Technique:

   DistINKtive

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

First, I inked up the bottom half of the stamp, using a Balmy Blue classic ink pad. I did this by carefully tapping on the classic ink pad, but you can also use a stamping spot, or a marker.

I then inked up the top half of the stamp by carefully tapping the Shaded Spruce ink pad. 

Next, I used my breath to moisten the ink, by huffing on the stamp and directly stamping on the top portion of the Basic White panel.

I then stamped the sentiment below the image, using Shaded Spruce ink.

I then adhered the panel onto a DSP panel. 

Next, I matted the DSP panel with a Basic White matte and adhered it all to the Shaded Spruce card front.

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

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Misty Brain

I like the jagged edges on this stamp and the watercolor effect that it yields. Still, in retrospect, I should have maybe stamped-off at least once, or used a lighter color. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Quiet Reflection

Paper:

   Misty Moonlight A-2

   Basic White 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 4-3/4 x 3-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   2020-2022 In-Color DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Misty Moonlight

Technique:

   Paper Piercing

Accessories:

   Paper Piercer (Take Your Pick Tool)

   Stampin' Pierce Mat

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the image onto the top portion of the Basic White panel. This is a DistINKtive stamp, so it will show different opacity levels. 

I then stamped the sentiment below, using the same ink.

Next, I pierced the bottom two corners, using my paper piercer. If you don't have one, you can find one in the Take Your Pick Tool.

I then adhered the panel onto an In-Color DSP panel.

Next, I added a Basic White matte to the Misty Moonlight DSP, and then adhered it all to the Misty Moonlight card front.

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

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Thinking of Magnolias

Make a card by adding a simple sentiment to this beautiful paper. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Swirls & Curls Verses

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Magnolia Lane DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Petal Pink

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Petal Pink

Technique:

   Sponging

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Elegant Faceted Gems

   Fragrant Flower Dies

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, die cut, colored, and sponged the sentiment.

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

Next, I attached the sentiment to the center of the card, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of Elegant Faceted Gems and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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