Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends, Happy March!!! March is here that means that spring will be here soon, right? I sure hope so, even though we really aren’t having a Winter here in NJ. Looking around outside in my gardens, all my bulbs are coming up and I’ve even seen some flowers. As much as I love a good snowstorm, I’m afraid that if we get one it will kill my flowers.
It’s time for an inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #190 is Lucky Charm. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.
I used the Stampin’ Up! Plentiful Plants Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Perfect Plants Dies and Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper for my Freestyle Collage card today. I was inspired by all the green plants in the photo and the Black & White Gingham around the candle.
I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 190. How are you inspired by the photo?
I started by adhering a panel of the Delicate Desert DSP to a panel of Gray Granite cardstock using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the plant and flowerpot images from the Plentiful Plants stamp set in Early Espresso, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite and Shaded Spruce Inks. I cut all the images out using the Perfect Plants Dies. From panels of Granny Apple Green and Gray Granite cardstock, I cut the smaller flowerpots, plant hanger and plants.
I adhered the plants to the flowerpots using Glue Dots and Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the potted plants to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I wrapped a piece of Black & White 1/4″Gingham Ribbon around the side of the panel and tied a knot. I stamped the sentiment from the Plentiful Plants stamp set on a panel of Basic White cardstock in Gray Granite Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the 2nd smallest Stitched Rectangle Dies, off centering it a bit. I adhered the sentiment to the card front over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals, hanging over the left side of the card front. I trimmed the sentiment using my Paper Snips. I adhered the card front to a Gray Granite card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added Faux Sea Glass Shapes to the card front.
On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Plentiful Plants stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the flowerpot image from the Plentiful Plants stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Early Espresso Ink. I stamped the plant image from the Plentiful Plants stamp set inside the pot in Garden Green Ink. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Garden Green mat then to the inside of the Gray Granite card base.
To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flowerpot image from the Plentiful Plants on the envelope front in Early Espresso Ink. I stamped the plant in the pot in Garden Green Ink. I stamped the hanging plant from the Plentiful Plants stamp set on the top front of the envelope in Granny Apple Green Ink. I adhered a panel of Delicate Desert DSP to the envelope flap.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!
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Happy Stamping, Karen
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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well. I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.
Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater. And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!
But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:
- You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly! OR….
- If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.
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The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit Now Available
Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget!
This kit includes:
- 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
- One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
- 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
- Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
- Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
- Gold, pearlized embellishments.
- The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
- Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete.
Item #161804 $23.00 USD
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Ten Years Of Growth
Subscribe February 11 – March 10
It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow!
And as part of our anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic!
This kit includes:
- All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
- An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
- 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
- Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!
Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake
Subscribe to the March Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 February 2023 and 10 March 2023 by clicking here!
Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.
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Card stock cuts for this project:
- Basic White Cardstock 3 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (artwork & inner liner)
- Garden Green Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
- Gray Granite Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 2″ X 5″ (flowerpots & hanger)
- Granny Apple Green Cardstock 2 1/4″ X 1 1/2″ (plants)
- Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)
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