Today’s valentine card is an eclectic mix of hearts and embellishments as well as a sneak peek of the Meant to Be cling stamp set and coordinating Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies. Here’s my Occasions & Sale-A-Bration sneak peek video for a closer look at these and other new products.
Both the Meant to Be cling stamp set and coordinating Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies will be available starting Jan. 3, when the Occasions Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration promotion begin. Save 10% when you purchase them together as a bundle!
What is a cling stamp? Watch the video demonstration by Natalie above which shares tips and shows how Stampin’ Up! vastly improved the “cling” on our red rubber image stickers! Red rubber cling stamps will be available starting with the Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration promotion, Jan. 3.
STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:
Create a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base using Crumb Cake card stock and the Stampin’ Trimmer. It both cuts and scores. Adhere a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Sea Sea Foam card stock with Snail Adhesive to the card base.
Using the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, emboss a 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 piece of Very Vanilla card stock. I adore this “linen” look. Wrap with Linen Thread and tie in a bow. Adhere a 3 3/4 piece of 5/8 Burlap Ribbon using Mini Glue Dots as shown. Adhere the Very Vanilla layer to the card base with Snail Adhesive.
Stamp sentiment (Meant to Be stamp set) on Very Vanilla card stock using Soft Suede ink and the Stamparatus stamp positioning tool. Trim to 2 1/2 x 3/4. Stamp the floral heart (also Meant to Be stamp set) using Soft Suede ink and the Stamparatus on Soft Sea foam card stock.
Crop the floral heart stamped above using the Big Shot, Magnetic Platform (to help keep the die in place) and the coordinating heart die from Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies.
Using the Big Shot and the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, crop the detailed rose (use with the Precision Base Plate) and largest stitched heart with Crumb Cake card stock, small heart and decorative accent (shown on the Sea Foam Heart) in Soft Suede. and the second largest coordinating heart in Very Vanilla. Emboss the Very Vanilla heart using the Stampin’ Up! Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing folder.
Adhere the Soft Suede decorative accent to the Soft Sea Foam Heart and add a self-adhesive pearl. Add a Soft Sea Foam brad to the Soft Suede Heart for balance and dimension.
Assemble as shown using Snail Adhesive between the two largest hearts and to adhere the detailed rose. Adhere the sentiment and use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the Sea Foam, Soft Suede and large Crumb Cake (to the card base) hearts.
Adhere a Soft Sea Foam polka dot pattern from Subtles 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper to the outside flap of a Stampin’ Up! Very Vanilla Medium Envelope using Multi-Purpose Glue (or adhesive or your choice). Follow the line of the flap with paper snips to remove excess designer series paper.
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This is such a beautiful. I LOVE the softness of it…I will need a tax refund for the next quarter, lol and TFS.
Mary …. this is just precious. The soft color pallet and the gorgeous layout are so pleasing to the eye. Thank you for sharing this beautiful creation.
Thanks, Carol. I appreciate your comment and kindness.
Your beautiful card couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m actually waiting for the UPS man now to deliver my order!Guess what’s in it! You guessed it, The Meant To Be Bundle! I’m so excited and can hardly wait! I’m getting my paper supplies out now , to CASE your card. I love it! What beautiful colors you chose and beautiful details you added from this bundle I’ll be using Soft Sea Foam and our two purples, Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather. I’m so waiting by the door for him! LOL!
WOW! I think adding the purples will be gorgeous, Gloria!
That is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you for taking the time to leave me a lovely comment, Sharon!
Gorgeous and so elegant too!! Love how you stepped away from the traditional Valentine colors and used these softer ones for your card.
Beautiful in so many ways Mary, thank you for sharing.
XO
Thanks, Maria. I loved mixing the elements and will have a video to share tomorrow!
Perfection. Colors, layers, layout and textures…all in one perfect card!
Thanks, Sandra. I think it would love lovely in Navy and white as an alternative.
MARY!!!!! I adore what you have done with this set!!!! I ordered the suite last week and it is to arrive on my porch tomorrow and I can’t wait! Your creation is amazing and inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing with us! My fingers are itching to play with this set Ü
Thanks, Susan. I love your enthusiasm and appreciate your comment!
STUNNING card my friend.
Thanks so much, Kadie. I’m falling in love with Soft Sea Foam!
MsMary, love it all, so neat and well put together, love the colors too, I’ll be getting that next month ♥️♥️
Tfs hugs Frenchie
One of my favorite things about the stamp set, Frenchie, is this sentiment. It’s perfect for making valentines for my girlfriends!
Your collage of hearts, flowers and accessories couldn’t be more chic and fabulous! I love these colors – so soft yet so earthy. A beautiful showcase of this new bundle! <3
Thanks, BK. I’m finding myself playing around with eclectic mixes like this more and more.