Introducing Stampin’ Up! Bright Blossoms! This is a sneak peek look at a future stamp set from the new Stampin’ Up! annual catalog (2012-2013) and will be available June 1, 2012. Bright Blossoms is a fresh, modern and oh so buildable little set. It reminds me of my Stampin’ Pretty tulip! Some of you noticed this when I gave you a little snapshot yesterday! Good eyes!
These 2 x 2 cards fit perfectly inside the box and envelopes produced with the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine and Bitty Box & Envelope Bigz XL Die.
Small cards are charming tucked in a lunch box, with a small gift or included with a batch of fresh baked cookies.
Each card has it’s own personality. However, I recommend you keep the look simple on such a small scale. The Real Red button on the card above and box are part of the Brights Designer Buttons Collection (72 buttons). Earn the Brights Designer Buttons FREE as part of the Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration promotion.
The circular bloom and sentiment complement each other. I used a Lucky Limeade Stampin’ Write Marker to add a “dash-ing” stem!
The bitty box is the ultimate presentation for the cards and envelopes. I cut my belly band to 1 3/4″ x 7 1/8″ and scored using my Stampin’ Up! Simply Scored Scoring Tool at approximately 1 3/4″, 2 5/8″, 5″ and 5 7/8″. I plan to give this to a friend who hosted lunch for me recently. She’ll have a handy stash of pretty gift cards.
The Bitty Box & Envelope Bigz XL Die (with the help of the Big Shot) cropped and scored these wee envies to perfection. I suggest using the Extended Premium Crease Pad (118630) for clean score lines with no cut through.
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Stamp Sets: Bright Blossoms (available June 1), Fabulous Phrases (Wood-Mount 117002, Clear-Mount 120501), Four Frames (Wood-Mount 123440, Clear-Mount (1234420, Pursuit of Happiness (Wood-Mount 121907, Clear-Mount 1221970)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Real Red (1022482), Lucky Limeade Textured (2011-2013 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (122384)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Lucky Limeade (122935), Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker (119680), Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker (1000520, Lucky Limeade Stampin’ Write Marker (123002, In Color 2011-2013 Assortment)
Cool Tools: 1/2″ Circle Punch (119869), 3/4″ Circle Punch (119873), Cupcake Builder Punch (tiny circle on “smile” card, 121807), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Word Window Punch (119857), Paper Snips (103579), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439), Bitty Box & Envelope Bigz XL Die (115967), Extended Premium Crease Pad (117630), Lucky Limeade Baker’s Twine (125572), Brights Designer Buttons (Sale-A-Bration free gift 127714)
Mary…love this idea. You inspire me everyday!! This stamp set will be my 1st order and I hope it will come with a punch accessory for the tulip. You also give all the items needed as well as the item numbers. You are so awesome. I just love your post and look forward to them everyday.
Aloha from Hawaii…Roxane
CAS Mary….these are Delish. Such a fun idea to do the wee set of cards.
You’re going to think this is a crazy question, but where in the sandwich do you put the crease pad? I haven’t used mine much because I’m not really sure how to use it properly and didn’t want to ruin anything. I have this die but haven’t used it too successfully yet. Thanks for sharing – love your cards, as always!
Mary – This is just brilliant. I love the graphic simplicity and cool color combo. Such a perfectly edited set.
Oh, WOW! This is such a classy little set, Mary. So you!
Hugs!
My favorite inks are more mustard for antiquing & soft suede because it shows up but is warm.
Mary this set is absolutely adorable! Love this. hugs
This set is especially nice! I like the way you layered the Four Frames stamp with the two punched ovals. The look is crisp and clean. Thanks for posting.
These cards just made me smile… Thank you so much for sharing them. Can you do a tutorial on how to make those envies??? with the die???
Thanks,
Faith
Mary: I can hardly wait for the new catalog to come out. This set will be first on my order sheet. Thanks again for sharing your instructions and hints.
Mary Ann
I love these projects; the colors are so striking! Always appreciate your instructions and hints; know that takes time. TFS, Mary. Hugs
Mary, you ALWAYS have the most creative ideas! Love them!
What a cute set, Mary!!
Love it! Everything is so crisp and clean. You’re making me anxious so see what else SU has in store!
This card set is adorable. This is the perfect hostess gift or to a co-worker that has gone the extra mile. Mary, you write your posts so well , even suggesting to get the extended premium crease pad in order to score the envelopes.
Okay Mary….You have inspired me to actually USE my Bitty Box Die! LOVE this set – Oh So Fun!
These are wee PERFECTION! Our Spring fund raiser for the Hill Country Quilt Guild NEEDS these as thank you’s, so I’m going to be busy in April CASEing them for our lovely hostesses. Hugs, Celia
Very very cute! I still haven’t inked these stamps up ~ I have to get on that because I love the set 🙂 It’s great for those bitty cards.
Mary, this is just darling!
Wow, this is cute! The recipient of this gift card set will love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Love this little gift set Mary. It is just precious. Can’t wait to get that set.
Two words come to mind! Mod! & Cute!
Mary I really love what you have done with this set. Very crisp and clean.