My card share for the Happy Stampers Blog Hop today features the Botanical Blooms stamp set and matching framelits from Stampin’ Up! I cannot tell you how much I love these framelits. It is so easy to create such unique flowers with this set. I especially love the larger flower with the cutouts on the petals! And speaking of flowers, how about that gorgeous Birthday Bouquet DSP!
Here’s the sketch for today’s challenge.
I used this same sketch for another card a few weeks ago. I always think it is so interesting to see just how many different creations you can come up with from one inspiration point. If you missed my previous post, you can view it here.
Card Recipe and Tips:
Card Base: Watermelon Wonder card stock – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored and folded at 4-1/4″
Layers: Birthday Bouquet DSP (stripes) – 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″, Blushing Bride card stock – 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″, Birthday Bouquet DSP (floral) – 3″ x 3-1/2″
Flowers: Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow
- I brushed clear Wink of Stella on the blue flowers on the DSP to give them a little shimmer, although it is hard to see in the photos.
- I used a sponge to add some Watermelon Wonder ink to the edges of my flower petals. The effect is subtle, but it makes a big difference.
- Use a bone folder to curl up the edges of your petals to give them more interest. I also adhered the larger flower with a Stampin’ Dimensional to give the card depth.
- I couldn’t resist using one of the Botanical Garden Jewels Embellishments for the center of my larger flower. Isn’t it just gorgeous!
- I used the Fine-Tip Glue Pen to adhere the fern frond die cut. It is the perfect choice for really intricate dies.
- Don’t forget to finish the inside of your card for an extra special touch. I used a strip of the floral DSP along one side. (Here’s a little secret… I was planning to run the strip along the bottom of the card, but I got a fingerprint smudge on the left side, which changed my plans. In crafting there are no mistakes, only happy accidents which we can cover with embellishments!)
I love doing blog hops, it is so fun to see how different artists approach the same sketch for inspiration. Click the button below to check out what Amy Koenders has created for you today on the next stop of the journey.
- Amy Koenders
- Shelagh Fremantle
- Mary Deatherage
- Jari Francis
- Kristi Gray
- Heather Wright-Porto
- Heather Van Looy (You are here.)
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Happy Stamping!
Heather
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What a pretty card! Great job!! Mom
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Wow Heather!! Stunning! Love this color combination and your die cut flower works perfectly with the designer paper. Now I think that I need to go CASE your card. 😉 Love it!!
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Such a pretty card! Great color choices.
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Beautiful Heather, I love that paper and the botanical blooms set. A win, win every time.
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Don’t you just love the color combos using this new stamp product. Your card is yummy delicious!
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I can see this one being cased!!! Love the colors, just right. Very pretty card. PS… my link is working at my end so maybe try again. ??? Weird, right.
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So so pretty, Heather! The colors are fabulous! 🙂
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Love the colors you used,and the sponging on the flower does give a great depth to it. Very, very pretty!
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So soft and pretty – very nice 😀
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