A little tropical greenery is the key ingredient in today’s hello card created with the Tropical Leaf Bundle – an on-line exclusive and limited release. Need an idea for a modern twist? Try the leaves in an unexpected color like Melon Mambo or Pretty Peacock (a returning color). Learn more about the Stampin’ Up! Color Refresh here.
WHAT I LOVE! Texture sets the stage on this Tropical Leaf card. The embossed polka dots were created with one of the Stampin’ Up! Basics 3D Embossing Folders – also an on-line exclusive and limited release.
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CUT YOUR CARD STOCK – DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Card Stock:
- Card Base – 4 1/4 x 11 – scored at 5 1/2
- Embossed Layer –3 3/4 x 5
- Basic White Card Stock:
- Die-Cut/Stamped Layer – 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 (before die-cutting)
- Die-Cut Leaf – 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 (before die-cutting)
PROJECT TUTORIAL:.
Burnish the folds of the Basic White Thick card base with a Bone Folder.
Zip the 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Basic White Thick card stock through a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) tucked inside the Hobnail-Glass Dots 3D Embossing Folder.
Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) to crop the 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 piece of Basic White card stock with largest Stylish Shapes stitched square die.
Use Clear Blocks B & C to stamp the small leaf in Granny Apple Green Classic Ink and the leaf vein and sentiment (Tropical Leaf Stamp Set) in Mossy Meadow Classic Ink onto the die-cut square as shown.
Use Clear Block D to stamp the large leaf in Granny Apple Green Classic Ink and the leaf vein in Mossy Meadow Classic Ink onto the Basic White layer.
Crop with the coordinating Tropical Leaf Punch.
Adhere to the card as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere a bow of White Baker’s Twine under the bottom left corner of the die-cut square.
POP OF PERSONALITY! Embellish with white Classic Matte Dots.
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