Today’s anniversary card was designed for my husband, Scott. We celebrated our 30th anniversary this past weekend. It is highlighted by the drop-dead gorgeous texture of the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – Earn it FREE with a $50 product order (total before shipping and tax) during Sale-A-Bration. Ends March 31 or while supplies last.
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STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:
Adhere 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Very Vanilla card stock to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Crumb Cake card base.
Emboss a 3 x 4 1/4 piece of Blackberry Bliss card stock with the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. TIP: Run the embossing folder forward and backward through the Big Shot to maximize the embossing effect in each direction.
Use a Sponge Dauber to add Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink on the raised areas. This simple technique creates a stunning burnished effect.
Adhere to a 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 piece of Crumb Cake card stock with Snail Adhesive.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp the “I adore you” sentiment (Lasting Lily Photopolymer Stamp Set) in Blackberry Bliss Ink onto Very Vanilla card stock. Crop with a Big Shot, Magnetic Platform and Lily Framelits label die. Crop a 2nd (larger) Lily Framelits label die in Blackberry Bliss card stock. Adhere sentiment label to the Blackberry Bliss label with Stampin’ Dimensionals
Use the Story Label Punch to crop a piece of Crumb Cake card stock and adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals to card base. Wrap Linen Thread around the two layers of card stock and Story Label layer, securing with a bow on the right.
Adhere Very Vanilla and Blackberry Bliss sentiment layers to the Story Label piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add two gold metallic pearls as shown.
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This is beautiful Mary. Do I also see some green along with the Blackberry Bliss added with a dauber?
Thanks, Susan. It’s the wildest thing . . . I used a dauber and added Blackberry Bliss ink on Blackberry Bliss card stock. It created this bronzed/burnished effect. No green or brown ink was used.
This card is absolutely beautiful. This embossing folder should not be covered in the background.
Agreed. Let the embossing folder do “the talking!”
I’ve been following you since 2014, and one of the things I especially enjoyed were your color combos, with the tulips and the PPA color challenges. I haven’t noticed those for a while, and would like to see some suggestions for the newer SU colors. Are the samples available somewhere?
Thanks, Nancy, for following my blog. I have oodles of color combinations on my Inspired by Color Pinterest board. You can access it here: https://www.pinterest.com/stampinpretty/inspired-by-color/
Absolutely beautiful!!
Thanks, Jacqueline, for stopping by and sharing your sweetness!
OH MSMARY, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CARD , AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 30 YEARS ♥️♥️
It’s so nice to have wonderful hubbys , life is so much easier, thanks for sharing your beautiful card ,
And for sharing your fun class with our favorite people ♥️♥️♥️♥️How fun ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hugs Frenchie ♥️
nice to have wonderful hubbies, indeed, Frenchie!
Happy Anniversary, Mary! This is amazing! I cannot get over that using the b.bliss on the raised areas, came out looking bronzed!
Beautiful!
I can’t explain the “bronze” effect either. However, it’s gorgeous and easy to create!
Such a stunning and lovely anniversary card Mary. ❤️ I love everything you make!
I appreciate your feedback, Tammie. Makes me smile!
Such a beautiful card, Mary! No picture can capture how beautiful it is in real life. This embossing folder and the additional ink with the dauber makes a perfect combination. Congrats on your 30 year anniversary! ♥
Thanks so much, BK. It was especially fun playing with color and sharing this simple technique. Can’t wait for you to share the gorgeous card you made while here!
Stunning!!! First, happy anniversary. Secondly, what a wonderful special card. Thirdly, what a great weekend you had with your friends. I saw your video of your craft room and had to smile when I saw Brian King there.
Thanks, Chris, for your sweetness. I plan to go public with a longer (more detailed) video/version of the craft room soon!
I must admit……I got to see this card in person last weekend……And it is even more GORGOUS in person. LOVE the sponging on the front of your embossed panel.
CONGRATS on your 30th anniversary Scott & Mary. The two of you are PERFECT together.
Thanks, Kadie. I enjoyed experimenting with other colors and the embossing folder, too!
Wait a minute, is this a Hallmark card? No Way…..Hallmark cards have never looked this good! I love the vanilla and crumb cake together, Mary, and then the dramatic look of the blackberry in the center paired with this Stunning ef and you have a very elegant creation! I’m sure that Scott was quite impressed because I certainly am~ Congratulations, Mary!!!
Proof of a good marriage after 30 years is that he still raves about my hand crafted cards. Thanks for your sweetness, Roberta!
WOW, Beautiful Elegant card
Thanks, Sharon. So easy to simply dauber the Blackberry Bliss ink on top.
Congrats, Mary, on 30 years together. This is a stunning card. I got an order yesterday that included this beautiful embossing folder. I can’t wait to try it. Have a wonderful day!
I was so pleased with how this turned out, Hilda. Glad you have this embossing folder coming!
This is absolutely stunning! Congratulations!!!!!!! Wishing you many more wonderful years♥️
Thanks, Jenny. I’m very lucky to have such a fabulous guy in my life!