Today’s friend card highlights the Shaded Summer Stamp Set from the Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog along with the coordinating Summer Shadows Dies which can be earned FREE with a $100 purchase (before shipping & tax) during the Sale-a-Bration Promotion (ends September 30).
You can see all the FREE Sale-a-Bration Gifts (w/purchase), separated by spend levels, on my blog page here.
STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:
Begin with a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base of Basic White card stock.
Zip a 2 1/4 x 5 1/2 piece of Mossy Meadow card stock through a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine tucked inside the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.
Adhere to the card base as shown with Stampin’ Seal.
Use the brush end of the following Stampin’ Write Markers to color directly on the stamp:
- Petals – Calypso Coral
- Leaves – Mossy Meadow
- Flower Centers – Crumb Cake
Once colored, huff on the stamp to remoisten ink, then stamp onto Basic White card stock.
Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, along with the coordinating Summer Shadows Dies, to crop the floral images.
Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Stamparatus to position and stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink onto a 2 1/2 x 1/2 piece of Mossy Meadow card stock.
Cover with White Basics Embossing Powder. Set with a Heat Tool.
Tie a bow of White Essentials Baker’s Twine.
Adhere as shown with a Mini Glue Dot.
POP OF PERSONALITY! Embellish with Pearl Basic Jewels.
PERFECT POLISH! Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere a 2 1/4 x 5 3/4 piece of Mossy Meadow Designer Series Paper to the outside flap of a Basic White Medium Envelope. You can see my video demonstration with tips on adding designer paper to an envelope flap here.
Mary
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Such a sweet and classy card! Love your color choices and that embossing folder adds nice texture. LOVE your new blog photo too! You look amazing ! (as always)
Mary, for a couple of years I have been following you, and you never fail in make and showing some beautiful cards. I love to look at your emails. Stay strong. Joyce Banach
Thanks! I love this card. I just stamped the shaded summer images an had not decided the card arrangement.
GORGEOUS GORGEOUS card my friend.
Such a pretty card with a beautiful combination of colors.