Today’s birthday card offers “fresh squeezed” creativity using the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Citrus Bundle. The Sweet Citrus Bundle is currently 10% off but the bundled savings will end on May 2, when the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog begins.
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WHAT I LOVE! Create your own Designer Series Paper (DSP) with these “zesty” stamped images. Watch my latest WOW! 101 Slide Show for tips on how to use Masking Paper!
my simple card tutorial
CUT YOUR CARD STOCK – DIMENSIONS:
- Crumb Cake Card Stock:
- Card Base –4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
- Stamped Layer – 3 3/4 x 5
- Die-Cut Sentiment – 3 1/2 x 1 (before die-cutting)
- Die-Cut Image – ~1 1/4 Square or Scraps
- Mossy Meadow Card Stock:
- Layer – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
PROJECT TUTORIAL:
Begin by burnishing the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
Use a Clear Block E to stamp the citrus images (two-steps) in Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink onto the Crumb Cake layer.
Stamp the citrus outlines onto a piece of Masking Paper. Trim the images to size with Paper Snips. Remove the protective backing, then adhere over the top of the stamped citrus images. (WOW 101 Slide Show)
Use a Clear Block B to stamp the leaves in Mossy Meadow Classic Ink around the orange images. Remove the Masking Paper.
Adhere the stamped layer to the Mossy Meadow layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Double wrap with Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine Essentials, securing with a bow.
Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Clear Block to stamp the sentiment and leaves image (Sweet Citrus Stamp Set) in Mossy Meadow Classic Ink onto the Crumb Cake layers.
Crop the leaves image with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the coordinating Sweet Citrus die .Adhere to the card as shown with a Mini Glue Dot.
Crop the sentiment with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) and the middle rectangle from the Picture This dies.
Adhere to the card as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
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PICTURE THIS DIES ARE RETIRING! The Picture This Dies used on part today’s card are retiring! See all the retiring products and more on my blog post here.
OH, SO PRETTY!
OH, SO PRETTY! The card above showcases the retiring Picture This Dies (shown above) that are discounted 20% off and only available through May 1 or While Supplies Last! You can see the original blog post and project tutorial here.
WHAT’S NEW & MORE!
STAMPIN’ UP! 2024 SPRING MINI & 2023-2024 ANNUAL CATALOG LAST CHANCE!
DISCOUNTS END AND PRODUCTS OFFICIALLY RETIRE ON APRIL 30, 2024! Products are selling out! See inspiration for my favorite last chance products here.
NEW APRIL HOST CODE! SEYCBY4X
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- $50 – $149.99 ORDER (total before shipping and tax): MUST ADD HOST CODE: SEYCBY4X
- $150+ ORDER (total before shipping and tax): PLEASE DO NOT ADD THE HOST CODE. Your tulips automatically qualify without the code and you earn Stampin’ Rewards!
Mary
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Such a beautiful card, Mary! I love the masking tips and the treatment of the linen thread on the card.