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I have a jazzy A2 card, envelope and Post-It holder to share today using non-traditional colors. Stampin' Up! In Colors Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay look crisp against Whisper White.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
The Bermuda Bay Hearts on the larger card knock me out. They are from the I {heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount, woo hoo) from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog.
- The hearts were snipped with Paper Snips and mounted on Stampin' Dimensionals.
- I kept the sentment (from With All My Heart, Occasions Mini Catalog) simple, opting to use a Corner Rounder Punch on one corner for a little interest. I'm really digging the look of Whisper White on White . . . Stampin' Dimensionals give just the right amount of punch.
- For those of you with Envelope Envy, covering an envelope flap is quick and easy. I started with Bermuda Bay Designer Series Paper.
I next adhered the Designer Paper to the flap, flipped it over and carefully cut away the excess.
- How about that groovy post it note holder! My fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Kadie Labadie, shared her recipe with me. Start with a piece of card stock measuring 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" Score at 4 1/8" on one side, flip it over and score again at 4 1/8". A Word Window Punch pops out the handle. Post-It pads vary in size . . . be sure to adjust the spine for thicker pads.
The bitty envelope ( 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" assembled) can hold a sweet little note. I used a Tiny Tags floral stamp and Stampin' Up! Markers to liven up the bitty card.
- The pretty Whisper White border was created using the Scallop Trim Border Punch, a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift with a $50 product order (including on-line orders). Click here to view the Sale-A-Bration catalog and see all the free options (with a qualifying order).
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CARD
Stamp Sets: I {heart} Hearts (117010 Wood, 118571 Clear, Occasions Mini Catalog), With All My Heart (118134 Wood, 118623 Clear, Occasions Mini Catalog)
Paper: Bermuda Bay (115317), Crushed Curry (115319), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Bermuda Bay (115655)
Cool Tools: Paper Snips (103579), Corner Rounder Punch (109047)
The Perfect Touch: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
ENVELOPE: Whisper White Medium Envelope (107301), Bermuda Bay Designer Series Paper (115684)
Stamp Set: I {heart} Hearts (1107010 Wood, 118571 Clear, Occasions Mini Catalog), Tiny Tags (118091 Wood, 118592 Clear, Occasions Mini Catalog)
Paper: Crushed Curry Designer Series (115686), Bermuda Bay (115317), Bermuda Bay Textured (115538, Assorted In Colors), Whisper White (100730), Crushed Curry Textured (115538, Assorted In Colors)
Ink: Crushed Curry (115659), Stampin' Up! In Color Markers (116329, Set of Six): Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay
Cool Tools: Stampin' Up! Bitty Box and Envelope XL Bigz Die (115967), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Embossing Folder (117335, Occasions Mini Catalog), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402, Sale-A-Bration), Word Window Punch (105090), Full Heart Punch (113693)
The Perfect Touch: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115614), Vintage Brad (109109), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
love everything about this… thank you for the note holder instructions and thank you for the wonderful inspiration/great colors!
This is absolutely amazing,so pretty card love it.
vee
I love love love these colors! I think we all had enough Red at Christmas time! Thanks for something new!
Every thing is beautiful. I love the card with the hearts it really is unique and lovely.
Mary
Your creations are always beautiful. I have a whole file of your cards to case! I love the way you often use non-traditional colour schemes – it really encourages me to play with my colours more. Thanks for being such a creative inspiration.
Meg
Oh, Mary, your style is “one of a kind!” I can find you anywhere. These colors are wonderful–so different and so fresh! You never cease to amaze me!
Gaw-jus, as usual. I love the little envelope on front, I’m going to try that. 🙂
I’m definitely going to use this color combination! It is sooo gorgeous!!! You did a fabulous job!
Mary you did a wonderful card. Color combo look so pretty. Thanks for sharing the tips.
**Sony**
Puerto Rico
These cards are so sweet! I love the color combo, and great tutorial!
Mary, I love the bold colors and the layout. Completely original and creative, as always!
Love these colors! They are so bright and cheery! Awesome as always!
Your fresh and wonderful color combinations is only one of the many things I love about you and your creations! You always keep things so modern and fun! I’m going to have to try out this color combo and see if I can do it near the justice you have done!
I love the non-traditional colors, Mary! Love the A2 card! So fresh and pretty! Love the little note card, too! Thanks also for the details on the Post-It noteholder! Too cute! Another amazing job!
Mary, I love the warm colors that you used. Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry both make me think of the caribbean. Your cards are like a little vacation in January. Beautiful!
Mary, you never fail to inspire creativity with your lovely projects. Thank you for sharing them with all of us. You are amazing! Love the color choices! How do you get such even coverage on your stamped images? All of them are perfection!
Hi Hazel (although I’m tempted to say “Hooray for Hazel!”):
Thank you for your questions. I used our new clear mount stamps and keep my ink pads pretty juicy. When I actually stamp, I focus on firm, even pressure. Hope that helps! Hugs, M
love it m! completely delicous!!
These colors are wonderful – and so is having a computer at work 🙂
How fabulous is this, Mary??? Your colors are fresh and fun, and that post-it note holder has got to be the best thing ever! Thanks for the tutorial, too, by the way! I always learn something new from you…XO
once again a wonderful card and all…….
Pretty color combo.
Absolutely wonderful creations! You knock my socks off with your talent.
Mary, can I be you when I grow up? lol I think your work is AMAZING, and I look foward to seeing every new post! I left an award for you on my blog, if you participate in such things. You are fabulous! 🙂
Love the non-taditional colors, can always count on you for that 🙂 Love the designs too!
What fabulous hearts, love the colors you used, you seem to always pick just the right color matches.
Very Nice…tfs!!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Oh Mary, I so love those colors and your creations are awesome. Hugs,
The color combo is fabulous!
Very pretty card with striking colors that put a smile on my face. A nice change from the traditional valentine colors. Thanks for showing how to accent the envelope; love it!
Love the card with the bermuda hearts – the layout is great.
Love the colors!!! Another superb job!!!
I can always count on you to make something with inspiring colors that really pop! Love love love!!
Beautiful card Mary! The IN colors are so versatile!
Mike
GORGEOUS colors!!!! I’m loving it.
This is so cute! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the non-traditional-Valentine colors you used.
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Love the colors and the card! You are so clever and I really enjoy your website!
These are beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration. What a pretty color combination.
WOW! Your card makes me so glad that I ordered the I {heart} Hearts set. I was on the fence and I can’t wait to get mine tomorrow. I love the color combinations and the use of the new scallop punch.