Stampin' Up!© Flowering Tulips

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The Stampin' Up!© design artists have really outdone themselves creating the beautiful floral Designer Series Papers in the current 2022 Jan-June Mini Catalog and the Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration Brochure.   I love these DSP!!

So my card today lets the DSP be the star.   There will be a link at the end of this blog post to all the supplies I used.

There is minimal stamping on this card.  Just a simple sentiment from The Flowering Rain Boots stamp set.  I die-cut the sentiment using Tasteful Labels Dies (item #152886, Annual Catalog).  For some texture on the card, and creating a basket-look,  I used the Checks Embossing Folder from Checks & Dots Embossing Folders  (item #155432 in the Annual Catalog).  After embossing a piece of Basic White CS, I colored it using the Stampin' Blending Brushes (#153611).  Add some Bumblebee Gingham ribbon to finish it off.  All the elements coordinate so beautifully together.  

CARD DETAILS

Card base:  Basic White CS, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", fold at 4 1/4" .

Mat of Daffodil Yellow CS, 5 1/8" x 4".

DSP:  Flowering Fields DSP, 2 1/4" x 5".

Embossed checked piece:  Basic White CS 1 7/8" x 5".

Bumblebee Gingham ribbon, approximately 6", to wrap around the matted-DSP piece; another ribbon piece to tie the bow.

Piece of white CS for sentiment.

Steps:

• Place the white CS into the Embossing Folder; run through the Cut & Emboss Machine. (It fits fine in the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine.)
• Using So Saffron Ink Pad and Blending Brush, add color to the checked piece you've just embossed.

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• Adhere the DSP to the Daffodil mat.
• Adhere the checked-embossed piece to the mat.
• Wrap a length of the ribbon around the card front, covering the seam of the DSP & embossed piece.
• Adhere the matted image piece to the Basic White card base.
• Sentiment:
• On a piece of White CS, stamp sentiment from Flowering Rain Boots stamp set using Blackberry Bliss ink.
• Die cut using die from Tasteful Labels Dies.
• Use Sponge Daubers or piece of sponge to add some Daffodil ink around the edges.

• Adhere sentiment using Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Make a small bow with the ribbon and adhere using a Mini Glue Dot.
• Add some embellishments - I used the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels (#155571) on the sentiment piece.

Inside:  Add a strip of the DSP to white CS (3 3/4"x 5");  adhere to inside.

There you have it.  

You can use this basic layout and other selections of the beautiful floral Designer Series Papers.

I made a second card, myself, doing just that.  The DSP on this one, Daffodil Afternoon, is FREE!

On this card, I used the Daffodil Afternoon 12" x 12" DSP, a FREE package of 12 sheets, 12" x 12" double-sided DSP.   Yes, FREE - as one of the Sale-a-Bration rewards when you make a purchase of $50 (before shipping & tax fees) during the month of February.  

For this card, I varied it slightly:  The mat is Granny Apple Green DSP (same dimensions as 1st card).  I used Soft Suede to color the checked piece.  I stamped the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink & I cut the sentiment with Layering Circles Dies.  Instead of a bow, I tied a small knot with the ribbon.

For the supplies I used making these cards, click HERE to see the list.  When ready to shop, you can add all to your cart right there, or just select the items you need.  The stamp set for sentiment, Flowering Rain Boots, comes in a Bundle with coordinating Rain Boots Dies.  Purchase the Bundle and save 10%.  You're going to want this Bundle!  Did you see the Valentine card in an earlier blog post where I used it?

Thank you for stopping by & taking a look.  I hope you enjoyed seeing these pretty flowers on my cards.  I'm looking forward to Spring...how about you?  

 Let me know if you have any questions.  I'm happy to help any way I can with your crafting projects.

Till next time, please take care.   Happy crafting!!   ~JULIE ❤