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Happy Thoughts -- Thinking of You

03/31/2021

Hi There!

Before I present today's project, I want to remind you that the Retiring Lists for the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog and the January - June Mini Catalog have been released.  To see the list of retiring items from the 2020 -2021 Annual Catalog, click here.  Note that some of the items on this list have been discounted and all are available while supplies last.  To see the list of retiring items from the January - June Mini Catalog, click here.  Since this Mini Catalog goes until the end of June, Stampin' Up! hasn't determined whether to apply discounts to these items...yet.  But looking at this list will give you a good idea of what will be carrying over to the new Annual Catalog.

This project showcases the RETIRING ITEMS of:  Rococco Rose (ink, Stampin' Blends Markers, and cardstock), True Love Designer Series Paper, and Happy Thoughts stamp set.

HappyThoughts_ThinkingOfYou

This card begins with a panel of Basic Black cardstock.  Embossing paste was applied to the cardstock using the leaf pattern from the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks and a Palette Knife.  Here are some things to remember when using embossing paste:

  • Use repositionable tape or Washi tape to anchor the masking template over the cardstock
  • Apply the embossing paste with the palette knife quickly and evenly.  For this card, I wanted to make sure that the cardstock was completely covered and all the openings on the mask were filled.  You may find that you can achieve a very cool look when you let the embossing paste miss some areas and have different height levels.  Also, you don't have to use the embossing paste as-is.  You can put some on a silicone sheet and mix in a drop or two of re-inker or glitter
  • Close the jar on the embossing paste immediately so that it doesn't begin drying in the jar
  • As soon as you are finished spreading the embossing paste, carefully peel the mask off the cardstock and IMMEDIATELY rinse off the mask and the palette knife.  If you don't, then they will not be able to be used again as the embossing paste will dry and won't come off
  • Embossing paste takes about 30 minutes to dry completely with a thin layer and a bit longer for thicker applications

Once the embossing paste dried, the panel was matted with a slightly larger panel of Old Olive cardstock and then adhered at the center of the Rococco Rose card front.

While I was waiting for the embossing paste to dry, I did some coloring.  Whenever Stampin' Up! releases Designer Series Paper in black and white, I jump all over it.  I just love the potential of this type of paper.  You can use the paper as-is or color the images using a variety of techniques.  For me, coloring is my go to plan.  For this card, I used Stampin' Blends Markers and selected a grouping of 3 flowers, 2 flowers, and 1 flower to color.  I used Light and Dark Rococco Rose for the flowers and Light and Dark Old Olive for the leaves.  Then I fussy cut the flower groupings using Paper Snips.  The grouping of 3 flowers and 1 flower were used for the card front and the grouping of 2 flowers was set aside for inside the card.

Memento Tuxedo Black ink was used to stamp "Thinking of You", from the Happy Thoughts stamp set, on Basic White cardstock.  The greeting was die cut using the 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" rectangular die from the Painted Labels dies with the greeting justified to the left of the label.  The label was adhered to the embossed panel using Multipurpose Liquid adhesive with the left side of the label 1/8" from the left side of the Basic Black panel and the bottom edge of the label 1-1/8" above the bottom edge of the panel.  The grouping of 3 flowers was adhered at the upper center of the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.  The single flower was adhered to the right of the label using Multipurpose Liquid adhesive.

Three medium sized Rhinestone Basic Jewels were adhered to the card front to create a visual triangle.

HappyThoughts_ThinkingOfYou_Inside

The leaf pattern from the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks was used with a Blending Brush and Old Olive ink to add interest to the top, left, and bottom edges of a Basic White panel.  Leaving the white space in the center and along the right side provides a space for the "Just Wanted to Send Some Happy Thoughts Your Way" sentiment, from the Happy Thoughts stamp set, at the upper center of the panel using Rococco Rose ink.  The 2 flower grouping was adhered at the lower left corner of the panel.  The panel was then adhered at the center of the inside sentiment area of the card base.

HappyThoughts_ThinkingOfYou_Envelope

The leaf pattern from the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks was used with a Blending Brush and Old Olive ink to cover the envelope flap of the Medium Basic White Envelope.  Tip:  Place a scrap piece of paper between the envelope flap and the body of the envelope to keep the ink confined to the envelope flap.

I love using masks to add interest to a project.  I just wish I remembered to use them more often!  Don't forget that you can create your own mask using the negative space from die cuts, intricate design die cuts, laser cut paper designs, the negative space left after punching, and so much more.  If you are using the masks with ink, you can use sponges, a soft toothbrush, stipple brush, a wadded up piece of paper or plastic wrap, or other item that tickles your imagination.  Now that you are looking at your scraps differently, set them aside and play! 

On a final note, I'm really bummed that the Happy Thoughts stamp set is being retired when the January - June 2021 Mini Catalog ends.  I just love the sentiments and the font used is just beautiful.  I'm thinking that this may be one of those stamp sets that I'll hold onto for my personal stash.

Robertssiggy

Card Measurements

Basic Black:  3-7/8" x 5-1/8"; Basic White:  2" x 3", 4" x 5-1/4"; Old Olive:  4" x 5-1/4"; Rococco Rose:  4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2" along the 11" length; True Love Designer Series Paper:  6" x 6"

Supplies I used to make this card

Stamps:  Happy Thoughts; Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive, Rococco Rose; Stampin' Blends Markers:  Daffodil Delight (Dark), Old Olive (Light & Dark), Rococco Rose (Light and Dark); Cardstock:  Basic Black, Basic White, Old Olive, Rococco Rose; Designer Series Paper:  True Love; Embellishments:  Rhinestone Basic Jewels; Tools:  Basic Pattern Decorative Masks, Embossing Paste, Palette Knives, Blending Brushes, Painted Labels dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesives:  Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid; Other:  Medium Basic White Envelope

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My Meadow -- With Love & Sympathy

03/29/2021

Hello!

Now that the Retiring Lists for the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog and the January - June Mini Catalog have been released, I went through my stamp sets, punches, die cuts, and embossing folders to see what will be going away.  It was pretty scary to see that I'll be retiring quite a bit.  And some of these items were a big surprise as I consider many of them staples and use them all the time.  Sigh...  To see the list of retiring items from the 2020 -2021 Annual Catalog, click here.  Note that some of the items on this list have been discounted and all are available while supplies last.  To see the list of retiring items from the January - June Mini Catalog, click here.  Since this Mini Catalog goes until the end of June, Stampin' Up! hasn't determined whether to apply discounts to these items...yet.  But looking at this list will give you a good idea of what will be carrying over to the new Annual Catalog.

To help ease the impact of losing so many great items, I've decided to give them some love before I decide whether they will become a part of my personal stash or if I will need to cut the cord and let them go to a new home.  This project showcases the RETIRING ITEMS of:  Terracotta Tile (ink and cardstock), Classic Label punch, My Meadow stamp set, and Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set. 

MyMeadow_WithLoveSympathy

This card begins with a panel of Crumb Cake cardstock.  The My Meadow stamp set was used to create a wooded scene on the left side of the panel:

  • Large ground cover stamp inked with Crumb Cake ink, stamped off on a scrap piece of paper, and stamped on the panel so that the bottom edge of the stamp is 1/4" above the bottom edge of the panel
  • The large tree image was stamped four times over the ground cover stamp using Early Espresso ink
  • The dense multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped repeatedly over the branches of the trees using Pear Pizzazz ink
  • The multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped over the dense multi leaf images using Garden Green ink
  • The long grass image was stamped at the base of the trees using Old Olive ink

The panel was embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder and adhered at the center of a slightly larger mat of Early Espresso Cardstock.  The panels were adhered at the center of the Terracotta Tile cardstock card front.  A piece of Fine Art ribbon was folded in half with the loop end flush with the right side of the Crumb Cake panel and the ends pointing to the left side of the panel and the bottom edge of the ribbon 1-1/4" above the bottom edge of the panel.  

The "With Love & Sympathy" greeting, from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set, was stamped on a piece of Basic White cardstock using Terracotta Tile ink and punched with the Classic Label punch.  Early Espresso cardstock was punched with the Classic Label punch and adhered slightly below and to the right of the greeting label to create a drop shadow.  The point at the right end of the labels was cut off just a smidge to the right of the "Y" in "Sympathy" and the labels adhered to the Crumb Cake panel so that the right end of the labels is flush with the right side of the panel and the top edge of the Basic White label is 5/16" below the top edge of the panel.

A tranquil scene was created on a piece of Basic White cardstock:

  • The stream image was stamped just left of center along the bottom edge using Balmy Blue ink
  • The gazebo image was stamped at the top edge of the stream using Soft Suede ink
  • The ground image was stamped multiple times to butt up against the stream using Crumb Cake ink stamped off on a piece of scrap paper and then stamped onto the cardstock
  • The group of trees image was stamped along the top edge of the ground image using Early Espresso ink
  • The dense multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped repeatedly over the branches of the trees using Pear Pizzazz ink
  • The multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped over the dense multi leaf images using Garden Green ink
  • The short grass image was stamped along the bottom edge of the gazebo using Garden Green ink
  • The group of flowers image was stamped along the top edge of the ground using Terracotta Tile ink
  • The coordinating leaf image for the group of flowers was stamped over the flowers using Old Olive ink

The Basic White panel was die cut using the 2-1/2" x 3-5/8" scalloped rectangle die from the Stitched So Sweetly dies and adhered to the Crumb Cake panel using Stampin' Dimensionals so that the right and bottom edges of the die cut are 3/8" from the right and bottom edges of the panel.

MyMeadow_WithLoveSympathy_Inside

A cluster of trees was stamped along the left side of a Basic White panel:

  • Large ground cover stamp inked with Crumb Cake ink, stamped off on a scrap piece of paper, and stamped a couple of times along the bottom edge of the panel
  • The large tree image was stamped three times over the ground cover stamp using Early Espresso ink
  • The dense multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped repeatedly over the branches of the trees using Pear Pizzazz ink
  • The multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped over the dense multi leaf images using Garden Green ink
  • The long grass image was stamped at the base of the trees using Garden Green ink

The "sending prayers" sentiment, from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set, was stamped on Basic White cardstock using Early Espresso ink.  The sentiment was punched with the Classic Label punch.  A piece of Terracotta Tile cardstock was punched with the Classic Label punch and adhered slightly below and to the right of the greeting label to create a drop shadow.  The labels were adhered to the panel with the bottom edge of the labels 1/4" above the top edge of the ground and the left end of the labels pointing at the trees.

MyMeadow_WithLoveSympathy_Envelope

A cluster of trees was stamped along the left front side of the Medium Basic White Envelope:

  • Large ground cover stamp inked with Crumb Cake ink, stamped off on a scrap piece of paper, and stamped a couple of times along the bottom edge of the panel
  • The large tree image was stamped three times over the ground cover stamp using Early Espresso ink
  • The dense multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped repeatedly over the branches of the trees using Pear Pizzazz ink
  • The multi leaf bundle stamp was stamped over the dense multi leaf images using Garden Green ink
  • The long grass image was stamped at the base of the trees using Garden Green ink

I really love how this card turned out.  The serenity of the scene created with the My Meadow stamp set is just perfect for any card that calls for a loving and heartfelt message.  I'm really going to miss the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set; it was the perfect go-to stamp set when I needed a simple message in a compact size -- especially since most of the images fit into the Classic Label punch.  The combination of the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set and Classic Label punch was a match made in heaven.  I guess I'll have to carefully search the new annual catalog to see what Stampin' Up! will be offering to replace them.  I hope the new offering will be just as versatile.

Robertssiggy

Card Measurements

Basic White:  2 @ 1" x 3", 2-3/4" x 4", 4" x 5-1/4"; Crumb Cake:  3-7/8" x 5-1/8"; Early Espresso:  4" x 5-1/4", 1" x 3"; Terracotta Tile:  5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" along the 8-1/2" length, 1" x 3"; Fine Art ribbon:  11"

Supplies I used to make this card

Stamps:  My Meadow, Itty Bitty Greetings; Inks:  Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Terracotta Tile; Cardstock:  Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Terracotta Tile; Embellishments:  Fine Art ribbon; Tools:  Classic Label punch, Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesives:  Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals; Other:  Medium Basic White Envelope

 

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A Good Man -- It's Your Day

03/26/2021

Hi There!

One thing that I don't seem to make enough of are masculine cards.  Today is my youngest son's birthday.  He's in the military and currently stationed in a place where the weather is pretty cold and snowy.  It's been hard for him to wear his shorts and flip-flops this Winter when the snow is feet deep and the temperatures have been near zero (or below) for a while.  So I decided to make him a card to remind him that warmer weather is coming.  I really like the pose of the guy in this stamp image because when my son relaxes he is frequently found with his hands behind his head.  In fact, his son, my youngest grandson, does the same thing.  

AGoodMan_ItsYourDay

This card begins with a panel of Misty Moonlight cardstock embossed with the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder and adhered at the center of a slightly larger mat of Basic Black cardstock.  Pieces of Braided Linen Trim were adhered across the panels:  3 pieces just above the center with the top piece 2" below the top edge of the Misty Moonlight cardstock; 3 pieces across the bottom area with the bottom piece 1-1/4" above the bottom edge of the Misty Moonlight cardstock; and 3 pieces woven vertically through the horizontal groups of 3  pieces near the left side of the Misty Moonlight panel with the edge of the left piece 1/4" from the left edge of the Misty Moonlight cardstock.  All the ends of the trim were folded to the back of the Basic Black mat and adhered as they were placed/positioned on the Misty Moonlight panel.  The Misty Moonlight/Basic Black panel was then adhered at the center of the Crumb Cake card front.

A panel of Thick Whisper White cardstock was stamped with the man in the chair image, from the A Good Man stamp set, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The "It's Your Day" greeting, also from the A Good Man stamp set, was stamped just above the elbow to the right of the image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The image was colored using Stampin' Blend Markers:

  • Tee Shirt:  Light Seaside Spray
  • Shorts:  Light Misty Moonlight
  • Hat:  Light Bermuda Bay
  • Skin:  Ivory
  • Chair:  Light Calypso Coral, Dark Poppy Parade, Light Mango Melody, Light Granny Apple Green
  • Sand:  Dark Crumb Cake

The panel was die cut with the 2-1/4" x 3-9/16" rectangle from the Stitched Rectangles dies and adhered to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The right edge of the panel is 1/4" from the right side of the Misty Moonlight panel and the bottom edge of the panel is 5/16" above the bottom edge of the Misty Moonlight panel.

AGoodMan_ItsYourDay_Inside

The "Relax Your Way!" sentiment was stamped at the upper center of a panel of Basic White cardstock using Misty Moonlight ink.  A beach scene was created for the bottom edge of the Basic White panel using the Waterfront stamp set:

  • Sand:  the long, narrow background stamp inked with Crumb Cake ink, stamped off, and then stamped across the bottom edge of the panel.  Note that this process will need to be repeated 3 or 4 times to cover the bottom edge
  • Speckles on Sand:  the sand speckles image inked with Crumb Cake ink, stamped off, and then stamped over the stamped sand.  Note that this process will need to be repeated 3 or 4 times to cover the sand
  • Palm Tree trunks:  stamped two times near center and near the right edge of the sand using Soft Suede ink
  • Palm Fronds:  stamped over the palm tree trunks using Old Olive ink
  • Beach Cabana:  stamped at the top edge of the sand just left of center using Misty Moonlight ink

The panel was adhered at the center of the inside sentiment area of the card base.

AGoodMan_ItsYourDay_Envelope

The beach scene was stamped at the lower left front corner of the Medium Basic White Envelope:

  • Sand:  the long, narrow background stamp inked with Crumb Cake ink, stamped off, and then stamped across the bottom left edge of the envelope.  Note that this process will need to be repeated 2 or 3 times to cover the bottom edge
  • Speckles on Sand:  the sand speckles image inked with Crumb Cake ink, stamped off, and then stamped over the stamped sand.  Note that this process will need to be repeated 2 or 3 times to cover the sand
  • Palm Tree trunks:  stamped near the left edge of the sand using Soft Suede ink
  • Palm Fronds:  stamped over the palm tree trunks using Old Olive ink
  • Beach Cabana:  stamped at the top edge of the sand just to the left of the palm trees

Happy 38th birthday, Brian!

Robertssiggy

Card Measurements

Basic Black:  4" x 5-1/4"; Basic White:  4" x 5-1/4"; Thick Basic White:  2-3/4" x 4"; Crumb Cake:  4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2" along the 11" length; Misty Moonlight:  3-7/8" x 5-1/8"; Braided Linen Trim:  3 @ 7", 6 @ 5-1/2"

Supplies I used to make this card

Stamps:  A Good Man, Waterfront; Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Crumb Cake, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Soft Suede; Stampin' Blends Markers:  Ivory, Light Bermuda Bay, Light Calypso Coral, Dark Crumb Cake, Light Granny Apple Green, Light Mango Melody, Light Misty Moonlight, Dark Poppy Parade, Light Seaside Spray; Embellishments:  Braided Linen Trim; Tools:  Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesives:  Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals; Other:  Medium Basic White Envelope

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Hey Chick & Hey Birthday Chick -- Hey, Chick!

03/24/2021

Hello!

I was so glad to see that Stampin' Up! re-released the Hey Chick stamp set and offered coordinating dies for the Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick stamp sets.  There's something so fun and happy about those chickens!  Here's a birthday card that combines both of the stamp sets and dies.   

Chicks_HeyChick

This card begins with a panel of Basic White cardstock.  A sky and ground background was created for the panel using Blending Brushes, a torn piece of paper, and the ink colors of Balmy Blue and Gray Granite for the sky and Crumb Cake for the ground.  I began with the Balmy Blue ink and then added the Gray Granite ink here and there to make the sky a little cloudy.  Once the sky was completed, then I covered the bottom area (approximately 1") with Crumb Cake ink.  The chicken scratch embossing die (Birthday Chick dies) was applied a number of times to cover the Crumb Cake area.  Two pieces of Basic Gray cardstock were die cut with the chicken wire die (Chick dies) and adhered across the Basic White panel with the bottom of the chicken wire across the transition between the sky and the ground.  The ends of the chicken wire were trimmed flush with the right and left sides of the Basic White panel.  The Basic White panel was adhered at the center of a slightly larger mat of Basic Gray cardstock and adhered at the center of the So Saffron card front.

The dancing chicken (Hey Birthday Chick) and pecking chicken (Hey Chick) were stamped on Thick Basic White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The chickens were colored with Stampin' Blends Markers:  

  • Chicken Heads:  Light So Saffron
  • Chicken Beaks:  Dark Pumpkin Pie
  • Chicken Wattles:  Light Poppy Parade
  • Top Head Feathers:  Dark Poppy Parade
  • Chicken Bodies:  Light and Dark Cinnamon Cider

The chickens were die cut with their corresponding dies (Chick dies and Birthday Chick dies).  The pecking chicken was adhered near the bottom right corner of the card front with the back end of the chicken 3/16" from the right side of the Basic White panel and the chicken's feet 3/8" above the bottom edge of the Basic White panel.  The dancing chicken was adhered near the lower left corner of the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals with the left edge of the left wing 1/8" from the left side of the Basic White panel and the bottom of the chicken's lower foot 1/4" above the bottom edge of the Basic White panel.

The balloon/string from the chicken with balloon (Hey Birthday Chick) was inked with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamped on three pieces of Thick Basic White cardstock.  The balloons were colored with Light & Dark Poppy Parade, Light & Dark Bermuda Bay, and Light & Dark So Saffron Stampin' Blends Markers.  The balloons were die cut with the corresponding die (Birthday Chick dies).  The So Saffron balloon was adhered to the Basic White panel with the top of the balloon 3/4" below the top edge and the left edge of the balloon 1" from the left edge of the Basic White panel.  The Bermuda Bay balloon was adhered slightly below and overlapping the left edge of the So Saffron balloon.  The Poppy Parade balloon was adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals slightly above and overlapping the right side of the So Saffron balloon.

The sign post die (Chick dies) was used to die cut a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock.  The "hey, chick!" greeting was stamped at the center of the sign post using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The sign post was adhered to the card front at a jaunty angle using Stampin' Dimensionals with the bottom of the sign post tucked behind the right wing of the dancing chicken and the top of the sign post at the bottom of the Poppy Parade balloon.

Chicks_HeyChick_Inside

A torn piece of paper and Blending Brush were used to apply Crumb Cake ink along the bottom edge of a panel of Basic White cardstock.  The chicken wire die (Chick dies) was used to die cut a piece of Basic Gray cardstock that was adhered at the lower right corner of the Basic White panel with the bottom edge of the chicken wire along the top edge of the Crumb Cake ink.  The chicken with balloon (Hey Birthday Chick) was stamped on Thick Basic White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The chicken and balloon were colored with Stampin' Blends Markers:

  • Chicken Head:  Light So Saffron
  • Chicken Beak:  Dark Pumpkin Pie
  • Top Head Feathers:  Dark Poppy Parade
  • Chicken Body:  Light & Dark Cinnamon Cider
  • Chicken Feet:  Dark So Saffron
  • Balloon:  Light & Dark Poppy Parade

The chicken was die cut with the corresponding die (Birthday Chick dies) and adhered at the lower right corner of the Basic White panel with the bottom edge of the chicken 1/8" above the bottom edge of the Basic White panel and the right edge of the chicken 1/4" from the right side of the Basic White panel.  The "you're still a spring chicken" sentiment (Hey Birthday Chick) was stamped to the left of the balloon using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The "Happy Birthday" sentiment (Hey Birthday Chick) was stamped below the "you're still a spring chicken" using Poppy Parade ink.

Chicks_HeyChick_Envelope

The "let's CELEBRATE you" greeting was stamped at the center of the envelope flap of the Medium Basic White Envelope using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The confettti stamp (Hey Birthday Chick) was randomly stamped around the greeting using Poppy Parade ink.  Tip:  Place a scrap piece of paper between the envelope flap and the body of the envelope to contain the stamping to the envelope flap.

I know that coloring is not everyone's cup of tea, but I really enjoy it--especially when I have fun images to color.  Whether you use Watercolor Pencils with Blending Pen, colored pencils, ink with Blending Pen, ink or Watercolor Pencils with Water Painters, or ink with Blending Brushes I hope you'll give yourself a treat and take the time to color.  It's so relaxing and the results are always a unique expression of your talent.

Robertssiggy

Card Measurements

Basic Gray:  4" x 5-1/4", 3 @ 1-3/4" x 3"; Basic White:  3-7/8" x 5-1/8", 4" x 5-1/4"; Thick Basic White:  3 @ 1-1/2" x 2", 2-1/2" x 2-1/2", 2-1/4" x 2-1/2", 2-1/4" x 4-1/4"; Crumb Cake:  2" x 2"; So Saffron:  4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2" along the 11" length

Supplies I used to make this card

Stamps:  Hey Chick, Hey Birthday Chick; Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Gray Granite, Poppy Parade; Stampin' Blends Markers:  Light & Dark Bermuda Bay, Light & Dark Cinnamon Cider, Light & Dark Poppy Parade, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Light & Dark So Saffron; Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Basic White, Thick Basic White, Crumb Cake, So Saffron; Tools:  Blending Brushes, Chick dies, Birthday Chick dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesives:  Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid; Other:  Medium Basic White Envelope

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Ornate Thanks -- You're Amazing

03/22/2021

Hi There!

The Ornate Garden Suite has so many wonderful pieces and parts, I'm making a determined effort to show you all of them to you.  Today's post features the Ornate Thanks stamp set and Ornate Borders dies Bundle.  I haven't had the opportunity to play with the Ornate Borders dies and that's a shame because I just love border dies.  They add just the right touch when you need a little extra something for your project.  For this card, I'm showing one of the floral borders on the card front and one of the edge borders for the inside of the card. 

OrnateThanks_YoureAmazing

This card begins with a panel of Bumblebee cardstock.  A diagonal cut was made across the panel.  To do this, make a mark at the top left corner at 3/8" and a mark at the lower right corner at 1/2".  Place the cardstock in the Paper Trimmer so that the two marks are on the cutting track and then cut the cardstock.  Emboss the larger piece with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder and then adhere the embossed Bumblebee cardstock to a panel of Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper so that the top left, top, right, and bottom right edges of the Bumblebee are flush with the same edges of the Designer Series Paper.  The cardstock/Designer Series Paper was then adhered at the center of a slightly larger mat of Old Olive cardstock and then adhered at the center of the Rococco Rose card front.

A piece of Old Olive cardstock was die cut with the roses and daisies border and adhered along the diagonal cut of the Bumblebee cardstock using Multipurpose Liquid adhesive.  The single flower dies from the Ornate Borders dies were used to die cut:  one large and one medium flower from Blushing Bride cardstock; one large, one medium, and two small flowers from Rococco Rose cardstock; and one large and one small flower from Bumblebee cardstock.  The center holes were matched up and Linen Thread threaded through the holes and tied into a knot at the top of:  one small Rococco Rose and one large Blushing Bride flower, one medium Blushing Bride flower, one large Rococco Rose and one small Bumblebee flower, one large Bumblebee flower and one small Rococco Rose flower, and one medium Rococco Rose flower.  The flowers were adhered to the Old Olive floral border using Multipurpose Liquid adhesive.

The "you're amazing" greeting was stamped on a strip of Bumblebee cardstock using Rococco Rose ink and the ends of the strip punched in the rounded end slot of the Treasured Tags Pick A Punch.  The ends of a slightly narrower strip of Rococco Rose cardstock were punched in the pointed end slot of the Treasured Tags Pick A Punch and adhered along the center back of the Bumblebee punched tag.  The ends of a strip of Blushing Bride cardstock, slightly wider than the Bumblebee cardstock, was punched with the rounded slot of the Treasured Tags Pick A Punch.  The Bumblebee/Rococco Rose tags were adhered at the center of the Blushing Bride tag.  The combined tags were adhered at the upper right corner of the embossed Bumblebee cardstock with the top edge of the Blushing Bride tag 5/16" below the top edge and 1/4" from the right edge of the embossed Bumblebee cardstock.

OrnateThanks_YoureAmazing_Inside

The "So Grateful" sentiment was stamped at the upper center of a panel of Basic White cardstock using Bumblebee ink.  The "for all your help" sentiment was stamped below and justified to the right of the "So Grateful" sentiment using Old Olive ink.  A strip of Old Olive cardstock was die cut using the daisy and polka dot border and adhered behind the top edge of a strip of Designer Series Paper.  The border/Designer Series Paper was adhered along the bottom edge of the Basic White panel with the left, bottom, and right edges of the border/Designer Series Paper flush with the left, bottom, and right edges of the Basic White panel.  The panel was adhered at the center of the inside sentiment area of the card base.

OrnateThanks_YoureAmazing_Envelope

A piece of Designer Series Paper was adhered to the envelope flap of the Medium Basic White Envelope.  Paper Snips were used to trim away the excess Designer Series Paper using the edge of the envelope flap as a guide.

Now that I've opened the Ornate Borders dies, I can't wait to play with more of the borders.  I'm sure you'll see more of them soon!

Robertssiggy

Card Measurements

Basic White:  4" x 5-1/4"; Blushing Bride:  5/8" x 3-1/8", 2" x 3"; Bumblebee:  3-7/8" x 5-1/8", 1/2" x 2-1/2"; Old Olive:  4" x 5-1/4", 2" x 6", 1" x 5-1/2"; Rococco Rose:  5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" along the 8-1/2" length, 3/8" x 2-13/16", 2" x 3"; Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper:  3-7/8" x 5-1/8", 3/4" x 5-1/4", 2-1/4" x 6"; Linen Thread:  5 @ 6"

Supplies I used to make this card

Stamps:  Ornate Thanks; Inks:  Bumblebee, Old Olive, Rococco Rose; Cardstock:  Basic White, Blushing Bride, Bumblebee, Old Olive, Rococco Rose; Designer Series Paper:  Ornate Garden Specialty; Embellishments:  Linen Thread; Tools:  Treasured Tags Pick A Punch, Ornate Borders dies, Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesives:  Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid; Other:  Medium Basic White Envelope

 

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