Last call is June 30! Here's project three of my count-down to the expiration of
some really cool Stampin' Up! Promotions. For all current Stampin' Up!
sales, please check out my right side bar list under "What's On Sale?"
Now
through 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday, June 30, I'm exclusively offering any item in the Occasions Mini Catalog at 10% off, plus FREE Shipping for products totals over $99. US Only. Simply click and securely order by credit card here.
It's the last day of the Fresh Cuts Promotion, too. Purchase the Fresh Cuts stamp set for $21.95, in advance of its release in the Fall/Winter Catalog, and get the coordinating die-cut Fresh Cut note cards and envies for just $5. Click here for full details on the Fresh Cuts Promotion.
Using one of the adorable Fresh Cuts note cards, I stamped the front using my Paisley Background in Chocolate Chip. TIP: Please remove the die cut petals after you stamp, otherwise the pattern will stamp through to the inside of the card. Seems obvious but I have to confess, I blew it. I added some Soft Sky card stock as an insert to cover it up. TIP: To be extra safe, slip some scratch paper inside the card so that when you stamp the front, nothing can get through, even with the die cut petals in place.
I snuck some striped Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog) behind the die cut opening and topped things off with a couple flowers in Soft Sky and Chocolate Chip Textured card stock (created with a Boho Blossoms Punch) and a 1/4" Soft Sky Textured circle for the center.
The sentiment from Fundamental Phrases (this text is great for wedding, anniversary) is inked in Chocolate Chip and stamped on Whisper White card stock. A small Oval Punch snaps it out along with a large oval in Soft Sky Textured. A little distressing with a handy Cutter Kit tool roughs up the edges. Two Hodgepodge Hardware Brads (Pewter) accent the sides. Stampin' Dimensionals bump things up. Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon adds a final touch to the card.
The envelope showcases some of the same Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog). TIP: To customize a envelope flap, adhere patterned paper on top (outside). Flip the envelope over and trim the excess with good scissors. I used my Paper Snips. The last detail was a snap of a 5 Petal Punch with a Chocolate Chip Boho Blossom on top.
Hugs and Pretties . . . M
Stamp Set: Fundamental Phrases, Paisley Background
Paper: Fresh Cuts Note Cards and Envelopes (Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog), Afternoon Tea Designer Series, Whisper White, Soft Sky Textured, Chocolate Chip Textured
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cool Tools: Small and Large Oval Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Punch, Cutter Kit
The Perfect Touch: Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware Brads (Pewter), Stampin' Dimensionals
COMING UP: Stampin' Up! has promised some more sneak peeks and offers for the Fall/Winter Catalog July 1. Stay tuned!
Oh good heavens!! How can I live without that background stamp now?? I can’t!! Amazing how you paired it with the Fresh Cuts notes. Absolutely Fabulous!! Elizabeth
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gorgeous!!! and our anniversary is today (not going to tell which one, but it is high!!). wish i had had this card for it. so… i am going to make it anyway, use up some of the soft sky i’ve been hoarding, and maybe remember to give my hubby the card next year!!! hmmm, paisley BG stamp. i remember when it first came out, i used it on every other card. i think it has sunk to the bottom of my stack. how sad. i will be happy to use it again! thanks, mary. your cards are soooooooooo ME!!
LOVE the paisley bg paired up with the fresh cuts. Fresh new look! Please share the sneek peeks (if you can 🙂
Fresh Cuts are awesome! I just ordered them today. I can’t wait for the sneak peaks this week!
Fabulous combo – I love how you have used the brown DP with the Soft Sky – it’s gorgeous!!! One of my fav combo’s too!!!
This is GORGEOUS!!! I love what you did with these!! I finally played with my set and cards yesterday!! I tagged your on my blog!! Please play if you get the chance!