Need a fresh and fabulous foundation for your spring cards? A simple stamped floral background using Stampin’ Up! Sending Smiles can be your “go to.”
WHAT I LOVE ! The possibilities for color combinations are limitless and definitely not just for spring. Take the colors a touch brighter for summer or more muted and earthy for fall.
my simple card tutorial
CUT YOUR CARD STOCK – DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Card Stock:
- Card Base – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Basic White Card Stock
- Stamped Layer – 5 x 3 3/4
- Sentiment Die-cut- 3 x 3/4 (before die-cutting)
- Vellum Card Stock:
- Die-cut – 4 x 2
- Early Espresso Card Stock (adhered to an Adhesive Sheet):
- Die-cut – 4 x 2
- Neutrals 6×6 Designer Series Paper:
- Envelope Flap – 5 3/4 x 2 1/4
PROJECT TUTORIAL:
Begin by burnishing the fold of the Basic White Thick card base with a Bone Folder.
Use Clear Blocks to stamp the stems in Mossy Meadow Classic Ink at random angles as shown.
Use Clear Blocks to stamp the flower petals in the following Classic Ink colors: Gorgeous Grape, Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral.
Finish it off by stamping the flower centers in Early Espresso Classic Ink.
Adhere the stamped layer to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Clear Block to stamp the sentiment (Sending Smiles Stamp Set) in Early Espresso Classic Ink onto the Basic White layer.
Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini)and the coordinating Sending die.
Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Crop the Vellum and Early Espresso (adhered to an Adhesive Sheet) layers with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini)and the coordinating Sending dies.
Remove the protective backing from the Early Espresso die-cut and adhere to the vellum die-cut.
Adhere to the die-cut sentiment with small amounts of Multipurpose Liquid Glue (only where the die-cuts touch).
PERFECT POLISH! Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the 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.
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It goes without saying that I LOVE ALL of your cards Mary! This is one of my FAVORITE bundles. I love how you did SENDING in the Early Espresso with the Vellum backdrop. I’m with Brian! What a beautiful card! I love the arrangement and colors. I always see that WOW factor when I see your cards!
So beautiful! What a lovely arrangement of flowers with this stamp set. Love the colors and arrangement. ♥