Stampin’ Up! Frames & Flowers Sympathy Card

Posted on June 7, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper is simply gorgeous – soft colors, leaf & flower themed, the pack of papers includes die cut images as well. This paper may be found on page 29 in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. To make today’s card, I used several of the die cuts, You are Beautiful stamp set and the Hope You Know stamp set for the sentiments. The card base is Lost Lagoon cut 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored @ 4 1/4 with a layer of Basic White 4 x 5 1/4.

Stampin' Up! Frames & Flowers Sympathy card front

I began by adhering the frame die cut from the pack of Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 DSP onto a basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment in Lost Lagoon ink using the Hope You Know stamp set. I added a couple of die cuts from the DSP pack attaching them with dimensionals: the leaves in the lower right and the flower & leaves corner die cut. I added Wink of Stella to the several of the darkest leaves on the lower left and on the flowers of the corner die cut. This doesn’t show in the photo, but in person it adds a beautiful touch of elegance.

Stampin' Up! Frames & Flowers Sympathy card inside

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment in Lost Lagoon ink using the Hope You Know stamp set. The leaf image is another of the die cuts from the Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 DSP pack, and was adhered with dabs of liquid glue. And yes, I added Wink of Stella to several of the leaves here as well.

Stampin' Up! Frames & Flowers
Sympathy Card & envelope

For the Basic White envelope I stamped the leaf images using the You are Beautiful stamp set and Lost Lagoon ink. This is a ‘distinctive’ stamp set, meaning when the images are stamped there is depth. Notice how some of the leaves on the flap are darker than others – that’s what I mean.

Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 DSP may be found on page 29 – item 163765

Hope You Know stamp set may be found on page 85 – item 161409

You Are Beautiful stamp set may be found on page 93 – item 163704

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Stampin’ Up! Round We Go Birthday Cardb for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on June 6, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning, good morning! It’s that time of week for a fabulous Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a fun sketch challenge today and I’ve used the Round We Go bundle to create my card. This bundle and all of Stampin’ Up! stamp & Die bundles are now selling with a 10% discount. With their already 10% off for bundles – this is really 20% off stamp and die bundles – now though June 30. More at the end of this post!

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

This is a new bundle for me – in other words, I hadn’t played with it before – and I had such fun! It could be the colors, the light-heartedness of the card, whatever, it was a different kind of creating. Can’t you see these pinwheels in sparkly colors for a Christmas decoration – hanging in a doorway or over a mantle? Anyway – fun to do.

I cut three 1 3/4 strips from 24-26 In Color 6×6 DSP in Summer Splash and die cut them with the appropriate die from Round We Go Dies to create this fun pinwheel. The die actually does all the scoring for you, so all you have to do is fold along the score lines accordion style. There is a tab on one end – use that to adhere to the next strip on the non-tab end – adhering three strips end to end. Then adhere together. I used liquid glue for this although you could use Tear ‘n Tape or Stampin’ Seal. The only thing there is, those are really too wide – so just take a moment to hold the strips ends together until the glue dries. Once the strips are together, bring the two ends together to create the pinwheel. I used the 1 3/4″ circle punch (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE purchase) to create a circle for the back of the pinwheel – to keep it’s shape. I used Seal+ to cover the circle, squished the pinwheel together and set it on the circle, holding it in place with an acrylic block while I kept working on the rest of the card.

I pulled out my Spotlight on Nature Dies and die cut a Basic White circle on which to adhere the pinwheel to the card front. I used the 24-26 In Color Glimmer Paper in Peach Pie to die cut this fun glittery circle for the front of the pinwheel. I’m not sure you can see it, but this die cut creates lines in the circle, similar to score lines – but just for added interest. I added that to the front of the pinwheel with glue dots. Now the pinwheel will not pop open any more!!! While the 24-26 In Color Glimmer paper was out on my desk, I cut a multifaceted circle in Summer Splash for the sentiment backing, using the Round We Go Dies. I used another die from Spotlight On Nature Dies for the sentiment circle, die cut in Basic White. I stamped the sentiment from Round We Go stamp set in Summer Splash ink and the little “splashes” in Peach Pie ink that were stamped off first – this also is from the Round We Go stamp set. I added this to the sparkly circle with dimensionals. At this point I took a length of the Bordered Ribbon in Peach Pie and adhered it in place with glue dots, wrapping it behind the DSP and adhering with Seal +. I adhered the completed faceted glimmer circle in place, then tied a knot with an additional length of the same ribbon. Everything was added to the Basic White card base cut 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5 1/2. The final touch – three 24-26 In Color Shimmer Gems :O)

For the inside of the card, I took another panel of Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 and stamped the line image across the bottom: Summer Splash ink and the stamp is from Round We Go stamp set. The sentiment is from the same stamp set and stamped in Summer Splash ink. The other stamp is in Peach Pie ink. This was adhered to the inside of the card and ready to be gifted.

Stampin' Up! Round We Go Bundle Birthday card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the stamped lines across the bottom in summer Splash ink, and more ‘splashes’ in Peach Pie ink. Fun card!

OK… time to see what others on the team have created. Be sure to read below the names how to purchase this stamp & die bundle and other items from me.

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Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
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Stampin’ Up! Sketched Butterflies Thinking of You card

Posted on June 4, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Tuesday morning! I have a sweet thinking of you card today using the awesome Sketched Butterflies stamp & die bundle. I also incorporated the Labeled with Love stamp set and die bundle – both of which will be available as part of the 10% off stamp & die set bundle sale that goes live Jun 5 and continues through Jun 30. That 10% off is IN ADDITION TO the always 10% off when purchasing stamp & die bundles. Let’s look…

Stampin' Up! Sketched Butterflies card front

I like the idea of versatility for a card when I’m not creating for a specific individual – and this card is just that. The card front is layers of Balmy Blue for the card base, then Highland Heather, Basic White and Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue. The ‘frame’ for each butterfly comes from the Labeled with Love stamp set, stamped in Memento ink & die cut with it’s coordinating die. On each ‘frame’ is a stamped butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set. Stamped with Memento ink on a Basic White scrap, the two outside butterflies were colored with Stampin’ Blends: Light Balmy Blue on the body center & inner wings, Light Highland Heather then Light Fresh Freesia on the outer portions of each wing – both adhered with dimensionals to the ‘frame’. The center butterfly has two parts: the same Memento stamped image but stamped on a scrap of Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP and die cut with the butterfly outline die from Sketched Butterfly Dies. The overlay is the intricate die cut from the same scrap of Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP. These two were adhered together in the middle with a dab of liquid glue and a Purple Fine Shimmer Gem was added to it. This was attached to the ‘frame’ with mini dimensionals. I added little doodle dots with my Basic Black Marker on the two outside ‘frames’. Attaching the frames to the card front: I attached the center ‘frame’ first, centering it on the card front, then added the outer two, creating equidistant margins.

Stampin' Up! Sketched Butterflies card inside

For the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Labeled with Love stamp set in Memento ink on a scrap of the Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP and fussy cut it with my paper snips. This was adhered to the Basic White inside panel and that was adhered to a Highland Heather panel and both to the inside of the card. As I’m writing this, a friend is having surgery tomorrow, and since the sentiment is ‘thinking of you’, it will be perfect! But it could also easily be a sympathy card, an ‘in general’ note or a birthday card!

Stampin' Up! Sketched Butterfly Thinking of You card & envelope

The envelope flap has the very same Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue adhered & trimmed to fit. I stamped a different butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set – in Memento ink – directly on the DSP. On the envelope front is the same butterfly as the flap, stamped in Memento ink and colored as those on the card front: Stampin’ Blends Light Balmy Blue, Light Highland Heather & Light Fresh Freesia. When working on an envelope, remember to slip a card scrap inside so the alcohol blends do not bleed through!

Stampin’ Up! has a new offer beginning June 5 – 30, 10% off any Stamp & Die set bundle AND 10% off the Mini Die Cut & Emboss machine as well as the standard size Die Cut & Emboss machine. I encourage you to make your list and take advantage of this generous offering.

Stampin' Up! 10% off Stamp & Die Bundle SALE

Click here to see all SU! bundles available in the

Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

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Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024
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Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
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Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

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Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Journey Gatefold

Posted on June 2, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to JUNE! I can’t believe it is the 6th month of the year already… time marches on. :O) The Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP has lots of watercolor type images of streams, landscapes with flowers, grasses, etc, and is perfect for cutting apart and piecing back together again. A traditional gatefold uses panels on each ‘gate’, while this uses panels attached to each ‘gate’. Let’s look…

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Journey Gatefold card front

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Journey Gatefold, 2

In the two photos at left, you can see how the panels are attached to each side of the card front – or gates – and it allows the card to be opened easily. Here are some simple instructions for re-creating this type of gatefold.

The card base is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 2 3/4 on the long side. You can score again @ 8 1/4 but I prefer to close the scored left side and fold the left side to meet it and burnish well with my bone folder. This guarantees no gap or possible overlapping if you have not been particular about scoring.
Layers for the front: cut and adhere together
- Misty Moonlight: cut 2, 1 3/4 x 5
- Basic White:: cut 2, 1 5/8 x 4 7/8
- DSP: cut 2, 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 (in this case Thoughtful Journey 6×6)
  - I stamped my DSP at this point: butterflies on the top are from Sketched Butterflies stamp set, stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink; sentiment on the bottom panel is also from Sketched Butterflies stamp set and is stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.
Close left ‘gate’ of card base and adhere top completed layer to the ‘gate’ only, leaving equal distance at top & left at score line
Now do the same on the right side. Notice that when the card is closed there are equal distances between the top & bottom panels as well.

For the inside:

Misty Moonlight 4 x 5 1/4 is adhered to the inside of the card
On Basic White 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, stamp the butterfly image in the center with Pumpkin Pie ink. This is from Sketched Butterflies stamp set. Add color to specific areas with Stampin’ Blends Peach Peach Pie and Misty Moonlight.
I added some doodles around the body of the butterfly with my Basic Black Marker.
Stamp the sentiment from Sketched Butterflies stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink; adhere panel to the inside of the card

To complete the card front, I added three Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Journey Gatefold card & envelope

For the envelope, I added another panel of Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP to the flap and trimmed to fit. I then stamped the butterflies from Sketched Butterflies stamp set in Pumpkin Pie ink on the envelope front. And done!

Interestingly, there is no die cutting on this card! It’s just stamps, ink, paper and an easy fun fold. There are so many ways to make this gatefold different.

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Stampin’ Up! Full of Life & Flowers of Beauty Dies for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 30, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a color challenge today and I can hardly wait to see what others on the team have created.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inki9n' Thursday Blog Hop color challenge

Stampin' Up! Full of Life DSP & Flowers of Beauty Dies card front

Aren’;t these great colors? Bright, cheery, happy colors. I have someone specific in mind for this card. It was really quite quick and simple – and sometimes that’s best.

I began with a 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2, Basic White card base and adhered a piece of the Full of Life 6×6 DSP to the front (4 1/4 x 5 1/2). I die cut the fronds using the Flowers of Beauty Dies and adhered with dabs of glue. I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Basic White using Pumpkin Pie ink and the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set. I die cut this with the Stitched Shapes Dies. I folded over a piece of the Bordered Ribbon in Peach Pie and added it with glue dots over the fronds. I put dimensionals on the die cut circle sentiment and placed it over the ribbon. Finally, I added three Opal Rounds Assortment in Night of Navy.

For the inside, I stamped the sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink using another stamp in the Wonderful thoughts stamp set and another panel of Basic White 4 x 5 1/4. I added this to the inside of the card, then adhered a strip of the Full of Life DSP at the bottom, full width of 4 1/4.

Stampin' Up! Full of Life & Flowers of Beauty Dies card & envelope

For the envelope, I took a piece of the Full of Life 6×6 DSP cut 2 1/4 x 6, adhered it to the envelope flap – and that was it. I love the simplicity but also the effectiveness of this card – full of thanks and appreciation.

Now, time to see what fabulous creation Carol is sharing… click the ‘next’ button or follow the links as you see fit. Remember to look below the list of names for some fantastic opportunities from me & Stampin’ Up!

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products –
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Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders (June 5 – 30)
See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

REMEMBER…

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Clearance items may be found here

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Stampin’ Up! Big Sale Coming June 5

Posted on May 29, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Oh my goodness – excitement is in the air – Stampin’ Up! is hosting a 10% off sale of all stamp & die bundles – and that includes the 10% off when purchasing bundles, so an additional 10%! WooHoo… AND 10% off die cut and embossing machines, both the mini and the regular size. Keep reading for more info…

Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

And here’s the thing… with the joining promotion – you should know

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get the SAME discounts and sales that CUSTOMERS do – on TOP OF their demonstrator discount

Keeping that information in the forefront of your mind,

NOW is a perfect time to JOIN THE TEAM!

The 2024-2026 In Color Starter Kit promotion ends on 31 May and here’s the information about that…

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. That’s $82 worth of products – for FREE if you join between now and May 31. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special!

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Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood Thinking of you

Posted on May 27, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning – and today is Memorial Day – a time of remembering those who gave their lives for our country, that we might have the freedoms we all share. Whatever you plan for today – honor & remember these individuals.

My card today uses the absolutely gorgeous Magnolia Mood bundle that can be found in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES.

Stampin' Up! Magnolia Mood Bundle, card front

Basic Beige is the card base, a wonder neutral, and is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. I added a layer of Early Espresso 4 x 5 1/4, then a layer of Country Woods DSP 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. I die cut the very delicate image and additional leaves in Mossy Meadow card stock – from the Magnolia Mood Dies. Unfortunately, on this card, much of that is covered up, but it does show around the fringes of the hand-colored magnolia and seed pod.

Next, stamp the magnolia is Memento ink and color it with Stampin’ Blends: Petal Pink for the magnolia and buds; Daffodil Deloight for the flower center; leaves are a mix of Light Mossy Meadow, Light Old Olive and Light Wild Wheat. The seed pod is Daffodil Delight with shading of Light Wild Wheat at it’s base. I put a squeeze of Wink of Stella on an acrylic block and brushed that on the main flower & buds, following the shading lines on the image. In other words, I did not cover the entire flower! I also used Wink of Stella in the same fashion on the seed pod. Once colored, die cut both the seed pod and the flower images.

Stampin' Up! Magnolia Mood image w/ Wink of Stella

I tried to photograph the image to show how it glitters. It shows just a bit.

I played with all the parts before settling with the final layout above. The delicate mossy meadow die cut was adhered with liquid glue, the large hand-colored image with dimensionals; the seed pod was tucked under & added with dabs of liquid glue, as were the additional leaves. For the sentiment, I turned over a remaining piece of the Country Woods DSP used on the card front and stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso ink. The sentiment comes from the Hope You Know stamp set, another ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. It is die cut with a die from Wonderful Thoughts Dies. As a final touch, I added three Opal Rounds Assortment in Daffodil Delight.

On the inside of the card… a layer of Early Espresso 4 x 5 1/4 adhered to the card base, inside. The flower bud was stamped in Memento ink (Magnolia Mood stamp s et) on the Basic White panel 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. I colored it similarly as the flowers on the card front: Stampin’ Blends – Light Petal Pink on the flower & bud, Light Mossy Meadow, Light Old Olive, Light Wild Wheat on the leaves. I added Wink of Stella to the flower & bud, same as the card front. This panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Magnolia Mood card & envelope

For the envelope, another piece of the Country Woods DSP was adhered to the flap and trimmed tom fit. On the envelope front, same small flower from the Magnolia Mood stamp set, stampedn in Memento ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends as done on the inside of the card. I also added Wink of Stella to this flower & bud. TIP: remember when using Stampin’ Blends on an envelope, to slip another piece of scrap card stock inside so the blends do not bleed through to the envelope back!

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Stampin’ Up! Full of Life 6×6 DSP + Paper Pumpkin Thanks & Beyond Dies

Posted on May 26, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Sunday morning! It’s Memorial Day weekend here at the Jersey Shore and traffic is heavy. You know, everyone wants to go to the beach, etc., etc. We heard lots of fireworks last night! In memory of those who served our country by the giving of their life – thank you, we honor you and are so grateful for your dedication. We kneel in humble gratitude.

My card today is one of thanks, made with the Full of Life 6×6 DSP as the background and dies that coordinated with Paper Pumpkin kits these past couple of months – Thanks & Beyond Dies. They are available to those with active Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. If you are not a subscriber, a different kit arrives each month to make cards or to be creative and make something else from the kit. See below for more information in how to subscribe with me.

Stampin' Up! Full of Life DSP 6x6 + bPP Thanks & Beyond Dies, card front

I cut down a 6×6 sheet of the Full of Life DSP to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 and stamped it with the Painted Lavender stamp set – leaf. I used Garden Green ink and added a bit of Shaded Spruce with a sponge dauber – stamped once, then twice and a third time without re-inking. I like the depth it creates when doing this. It looks like a field of leaves. I used another piece of the Full of Life 6×6 DSP to die cut the butterfly. This is created with two dies, one with the detail and another for the outline. It remains connected in the ‘body’ of the butterfly. I adhered this die cut with dabs of liquid glue then added the two Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems. I die cut the thanks from another portion of Full of Life 6×6 DSP and then a Basic White scrap and adhered the two together, creating a bit of shadow. I attached this with mini dimensionals cut in half. This panel was attached to a Basic White piece cut 4 x 5 1/4 then to a Balmy Blue card stock 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2.

For the inside, I stamped the flowers in Melon Mambo ink using the Painted Lavender stamp set. This carries the color from the card front to the inside. The butterflies are stamped in Balmy Blue ink and are also from the Painted Lavender stamp set.

The envelope flap is covered with more of the Full of Life 6×6 DSP and stamped with the same butterfly stamp from Panted Lavender stamp set in Balmy Blue ink. Notice there are five butterflies – this is a two butterfly stamp, so I covered one of the butterflies before re-inking, removed the tape and stamped. Make sense?

I just received the new Sketched Butterflies Bundle yesterday and it’s FULL of butterflies :O). :O). :O) Can’t wait to P-L-A-Y!

OK – now for some links to purchase these gorgeous items…

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

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Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

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The adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins are an ONLINE Exclusive item.

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Stampin’ Up! Citrus Blooms Checking In

Posted on May 25, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Playing with the Citrus Blooms bundle… and made this simple. but layered card. With the Mediterranean Blooms DSP and a couple of coordinating Dies, it’s super easy. Here are two dies that fit this particular sheet.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Dies on Mediterranean Blooms DSP

Is this stunning DSP or what?! And here’s the card I created using that larger die and the Mediterranean Blooms DSP.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Bundle card front

And here’s how I did this…

Thick Basic White for the card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
Layer: Basic White 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 run through the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder and adhered to the card front
Using three dies that ‘fit’ together, die cut Basic White 4 x 5 1//4. This creates the gorgeous leafy background, frame and inner leafy pattern. Adhere these as another layer to the card front
The large orange pattern from the Mediterranean Blooms is added with dimensionals, centering it. I added Wink of Stella to the shaded portions of the leaves & oranges. TIP: you get a better glitter of the Wink of Stella if you squeeze a bit on an acrylic block and add it to the desired area.

Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Blooms DSP with Wink of Stella

Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Blooms w/ Wink of Stella.2

Can you see the sparkle? It doesn’t show well at all in photos!!!

To complete the card front, I stamped the sentiment on Basic White strip using a stamp from Citrus Blooms stamp set and Garden Green ink. I attaached it with dimensionals and added three Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins in Peach Pie. I may have to add two more on the lower left!

For the inside, I added a piece of Peach Pie card stock 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 to the inside of the card. I die cut a Basic White panel with Citrus Blooms frame die, stamped the sentiment in garden Green ink, then added the three blooms on the lower left in Lemon Lolly ink and a Peach Pie Marker for dots in the center of the flowers. These stamps are part of the Citrus Blooms stamp set. And this panel was added to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Bundle card & envelope

For the envelope I cut a piece of a different pattern from Mediterranean Blooms DSP 2 1/4 x 6, added it to the flap & trimmed it to fit. Done! Such an elegant look! I toyed with the inside, whether to leave it all white or not. I think if I do this card again, I would make the inside all white. Thoughts? Opinions?

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Stampin’ Up! Wildly Flowering DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 23, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! Happy Thursday and welcome to our hop… We have a sketch challenge today and I have chosen to create two cards using the Wildly Flowering 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. One is a bit simpler than the other, just to show a comparison.

Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP card front

This DSP is so stunning… love the colors and pretty images too! You notice I took a bit of liberty with the sketch by changin g where I placed the sentiment. I did not want to cover up the flower! Here are the basics:

Card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 (Misty Moonlight)
DSP largest layer 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 adhered directly to card front
Bubble Bath layer 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 adhered directly to DSP layer
DSP layer 3 1/8 x 4 3/8 adhered directly to Bubble Bath layer
Sentiment is stamped in Moody Mauve ink on 5/8 x 3 Basic White (Sweetly Scripted stamp set – ONLINE ONLY). This was added with dimensionals
Embellishment: Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls, 3

Stampin' Up! Textured Floral stamp set, inside of card

For the inside… A layer of Bubb leBath card stock cut 4 x 5 1/4 was adhered directly to the inside of the card. A Basic White panel was stamped with images from the Textured Floral stamp set: Bubble Bath for the flower/ Moody Mauve for the stamen. For the leaves, I inked them with Old Olive ink then used the Mossy Meadow Marker to add some depth and shadow. This panel (3 7/8 x 4 1/8) was added to the inside – and the card was complete.

Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the same Wildly Flowering 12 x 12 DSP on the flap, trimmed to fit. On the front, Textured Floral stamp set, Bubble Bath ink for the flower and Moody Mauve for the stamen. This completes the look and coordinates the entire card. :O)

Here is the other, more minimalistic card – no stamping except for the sentiment: Sweetly Scripted in Moody Mauve ink and same Flat Adhesive- Backed Pearls.

Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP Card 2, card & envelope

Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP, card 2, inside

This card 2 is so similar, yet, simpler. Forthe beginning crafter, little stamping and supplies needed. Must the sentiment be on dimensionals – no! Must the beginning crafter add embellishments – no! I did because I like the look of layers and depth dimensionals create, and I like the added embellishments, but it is NOT necessary. Use what you have. Could I have added a Linen Thread bow behind the sentiment – on both cards? Absolutely!!! But for this, I kept it fairly simple.

Now, on with the hop… I can’t wait to see what others on the team have created! Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name. Either way, enjoy the hop! See below how to purchase the products shown in this cardn. – from me!