It's time for another Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA47). This week's theme is summer. Frankly, I had to look up hydrangeas to confirm that they bloom in summer . . . but was thrilled to learn that this lovely hydrangea card would qualify.
What do you think of when you think about Summer? Check out more
Summer-themed creations from the Pals Paper Arts Design Team and this week's Featured
Artist, Kylie Nicolosi! They're sure to put you in a Summer
state-of-mind! What are you waiting for? Come play along at PPA!
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Aside from this beautiful stamp set, I wanted to focus on the delicious texture of the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing folder tucked behind. It's another sneak peek from the new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (available July 1) and a Stampin' Up! exclusive.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
- For a little flowery fun, I stamped and snipped out (with my Paper Snips) a tiny flower stamp from the Because I Care set. When layered on the larger flower, it creates beautiful dimension–almost like popcorn.
- A Signo White Gel Pen added to the petals and Whisper White Craft Ink added to the edges of the top Sahara Sand layer add depth.
"BECAUSE I CARE" CARD:
Stamp Set: Because I Care (Hostess Level 1: Wood-Mount 118384, Clear-Mount 120118)
Paper: Sahara Sand (105328), Always Artichoke (105119)
Ink: Always Artichoke (105219), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
Cool Tools: Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Paper-Piercing Template (Mat Pack, 105826), Large Oval Punch (107305), Paper Snips (103579)
The Perfect Touch: Linen Thread (104199), Gold Brads (104337), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen (105021)
BOX:
Stamp Set: Because I Care (Hostess Level 1, Wood-Mount 118384, Clear-Mount 120118)
Paper: Sahara Sand Textured Card Stock (118693, Assorted Neutrals), Sahara Sand (105328), Always Artichoke (105119)
Ink: Always Artichoke (105219)
Cool Tools: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Box #2 Bigz XL Die (114518), Curly Label Punch (112208), Tag Punch (105934), Small Tag Punch (108264), Crop-A-Dile (108362)
The Perfect Touch: Window Sheets (114323), Metallic Eyelet (105319), Chocolate Chip 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115617), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
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beautiful card. I love it!!!!
Eye-poppingly gorgeous, Mary! Your 3-D detail is amazing. XOXO
Oh gosh. This is gorgeous! The little details you added in the tiny flowers just made this card that much more wonderful! Love everything about it!
this is really beautiful mary-love the look of the hydrangea
Your card and gift tag are so beautiful. I love the layers on the flower and the gift tag is perfect. Love it. Hugs,
Mary….a card to be treasured, simply gorgeous! The white paper looks almost like linen. Just love it!
This is BEAUTIFUL Mary! I love your creativity!
Mary
Love your card and the hydrangea are starting to bloom in New England and they are beautiful. I made a hydrangea card from the triple flower punch and it was really cute
Oh my goodness! That flower is amazing!! I also love how you’ve used the twine. Just gorgeous!
The hydrangeas are beautiful, I have a feeling I’m in trouble when the new catalog comes out!
This is gorgeous in every way – love the texture and the dimension!
beautiful card!!
WOW! WOW! and WOW! Gorgeous projects Mary – as usual 🙂
Love the layering on the flower! I’ll have to try this. Beautiful card as always!
Stunning card Mary! Absoltuley love it!!! I’m really impressed with the layered look of the flower.
Love your colors. That Vintage Wallpaper folder is becoming one of my favorites! It has such a rich look and feel to it!
I don’t usually somment, but visit daily. You always have great ideas and glad to see this sample today. Will try my hand at it soon. Thanks!
Love the tag idea. Using the flower burst as a background image – who knew!?
Mike
You have succeeded in making me NEED the set! This is by far my favorite card I have seen made with this set. Just beautiful.
FABULOUS!
Drop dead gorgeous!
Wow, I love this done up in Sahara Sand!
Absolutely breathtaking!!! Who wouldn’t love getting that card? The card is a gift alone. I love the detail. I like the color combo of Always Artichoke and Sahara Sand. You are so artistic.
What really sets your cards apart Mary is the attention to detail. The 3-D effect with the gel pen highlighting makes this image pop. And the linen thread grounds the image beautifully. Gorgeous card!
Gorgeous Mary – love how you added the dimension to the hydrangea.
I love how you have the flowers popping from the flowers! That took a lot of work! Thanks for the great idea for this set!
Though I love so many of your cards, Mary, I took one look at this and gasped (quietly). THIS is just up my alley. I LOVE hydrangeas, and I NEED this stamp! You did a beautiful job.
Oh my word that’s gorgeous!
Beautiful, Mary.
I love how you used the image to create the tag! I wasn’t sure what I’d do with this set, but now I am inspired.
Gorgeous colors, too.
Stunning….love the 3-D effect on the flower…{SMILES}
Beautiful Mary!
Oh, Mary, your card and gift box are stunning! I love what you did! I just got the Embossing Folder and the stamp set this week and I can’t wait to play with both. Thanks for sharing! You wowed me, as always!
Love the tag, that is pretty dang creative! Love those petals you cropped out!
I love hydrangeas and I love this, Mary! Love the textured background and the gel pen highlights! Absolutely gorgeous!
This is beautiful!!!!! love the softness of the colors. Gotta give this one a try!
Wow! Just beautiful! Look forward to getting the new embossing folder!! 🙂 ok and the stamp set….
gosh you must have a lot of patience to cut out all those itty bitty flowers… beautiful card, totally worth it! 🙂