TTTC253 In All Your Ways

 

Hi Friends!

Woohoo!  I have the honor of being the Guest Designer for the Tic-Tac-Toe #253 Challenge!  I love this challenge plus the winner has the opportunity to be a future Guest Designer, what fun!

This challenge board has so many great opportunites! I decided to pull out a few of my retired stamp sets (one of my goals is to create cards at times with my older stamps) and used the middle row across on the board- Flowers- Scoring and Die Cuts, plus I also added twine for this Vintage style floral card.

To create this card: 

Score a few diagonal lines on a piece of kraft cardstock (FYI- I scored four lines at the top left to lower right hand side and six lines in the same direction from the middle left to lower right hand corner- it is a bit difficult to see the scoring in the photo).

Trim the scored panel to 4” x 5 ¼”.  

Ink the sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black ink, stamp onto the lower left hand area of the panel, heat set the ink with a heat tool.

Add a knotted piece of twine between the scored lines (I knotted the twine on the ends but not under the focal image area).  Wrap the ends behind the cardstock, then layer onto a piece of black cardstock (trimming close to the edge – approx. 4 ⅛” x 5 ⅜”).

Mount the entire panel onto an A2 vanilla card base (4 ¼” x 5 ½” tent fold).

Ink the floral image with Versamark Onyx Black ink (I used the retired Butterfly Basics stamp set from Stampin’ Up!), stamp onto vanilla cardstock and heat set the ink with a heat tool.

Color the floral image using water-based markers, and once satisfied with the coloring, die cut with a pierced oval circle die.

Die cut another oval from black cardstock to layer behind the die cut floral image, then die cut a scalloped oval from vanilla cardstock to layer behind the black oval (to complete the floral focal image).

Adhere the layered floral image onto the card front with dimensional foam.

Using black cardstock, create the “photo corners” using scissors- cut a small square from scraps, then cut the angles (I do have a photo corner punch but I wanted smaller corners).

Mount the two photo corners to the opposite corners and  add a pearl to the center to finish off the card.

This completes the “original” card card that I submitted to the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge coordinator.  

I tend to design with more of a Shabby Chic style and decided that I wanted to add more to the background around the flower, so I masked the floral image, inked the honeycomb background stamp (from Butterfly Basics) with Versafine Onyx Black, stamped off a bit before stamping around the floral image. 

After stamping the honeycomb background, I added the postscript image (also from the retired Butterfly Basics set) stamped with Broken China Distress Oxide ink.

I am also joining in with the Double D Challenge “Basket Full of Posies”- I was inspired by the flowers and colors of the basket. 

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics (retired Stampin’ Up!). Scripture Medley 2 (retired Verve Stamps)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black; Stampin’ Write Markers-Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow, Wild Wasabi; Tim Holtz Broken China Distress Oxide

Cardstock/Paper: Vanilla, Black, Kraft; retired Park Lane Designer Paper (Stampin’ Up!)

Accessories: Scoring Tool, Heat Tool, Gemini, Jr.™, Divinity Designs Pierced Oval Dies, MFT Die-namics Oval Open Scallop Doily, Oval Dies (retired SU!), Natural Twine, Pearls

So which one is your favorite?  The first one with the "clean" background, or the second card with a "distressed" backgrpund?  Curious minds need to know, lol!

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope you will be able to join us at Tic-Tac-Toe#253 Challenge!  Have a blessed week/weekend, sweet friends!

SUO181 Butterfly Basics- Brick Wall Technique

Hi Friends!   

It’s time for the #181 “Butterflies and Dragonflies” Challengeat SU-Only Challenges!  

I wanted to try the Splitcoaststampers TLC650 “Another Brick in the Wall” Technique challenge (see tutorial here) and decided to use the CC647 Color Challenge (including “dessert”).  I am also linking this card to the Word Art Wednesday #294-#295 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to stop by the SU-Only Challenge site to check out the rest of the Design Team projects or the other challenge sites yet, I encourage you to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). Tap the So Saffron Classic Ink pad onto an acrylic block or silicone mat, spritz with water and lay a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock into the ink.  Repeat the process until you are satisfied with the results. Heat the paper with the Heat Tool to dry between layers of ink.

2). Ink the fern image from Butterfly Basics with Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink and stamp repeatedly onto the background panel. Stamp the honeycomb image with So Saffron Classic Ink repeatedly over the panel and add a bit of splatter with the small splatter stamp from Timeless Textures using Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink. 

3). Trim the panel and using the Paper Trimmer, cut the panel into ½” horizontal pieces (as you cut, lightly number the pieces on the back in 4 different places- trust me, this will help immensely in remembering where the pieces go back into place).

4). After you cut the horizontal strips, take each strip and cut into “bricks” (I used 1 ¼” and 1” segments).  Lightly sponge Soft Suede Classic Ink over the edges and adhere to a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock.  ***FYI- On my first attempt, I did not number the rows as I cut the initial strips and put them in order on my craft mat, but as I sponged the pieces, I accidentally flipped my mat and after a few hours of trying to piece them back together, I gave up and started again. The second time I numbered the rows as I cut the strips and it worked so well.***

5). Stamp the honeycomb image with So Saffon Classic Ink onto another piece of Very Vanilla cardstock, sponge the edges with Soft Suede Classic Ink, trim and mount onto a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock, trim and mount onto a piece of Berry Burst cardstock.  Adhere the panel to the Extra Thick Whisper White card base.

6). Ink the flowers from Butterfly Basics using Stampin’ Archival™ Basic Black Ink and stamp two sets of the images onto Whisper White cardstock.  Using Berry Burst and Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink, watercolor the flowers with an AquaPainter™ (adding shadows with the same colors of Stampin’ Write Markers).  Once you are satisfied with the coloring, fussy-cut each of the flowers.

7). Adhere the background flowers directly to the card front and mount the flowers in the foreground using Stampin’ Dimensionals®. 

8). Use Clear Wink of Stella® to add shimmer to the flower petals and the White Gel Pen to add a few highlights to the flower centers.

9). Ink the butterflies from Butterfly Basics using Berry Burst Classic Ink, fussy-cut the butterflies and mount onto the card front.

10). Stamp the sentiment from Rose Wonder using Berry Burst Classic Ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock, die  cut with the Stitched Layering Framelits™ , sponge Soft Suede Classic Ink over the edges and mount onto a die cut circle of Berry Burst cardstock (die cut with the Layering Circle Framelits™). 

11). Adhere a strip of Berry Burst cardstock with Stampin’ Dimensionals® (on the area around the popped-up flower), add the Berry Burst bow (created with the Bow Builder Punch) and mount the layered sentiment.  Mount the retired button with a strand of burlap ribbon to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics, Rose Wonder, Timeless Textures

Ink/Mediums: Stampin’ Archival™ Basic Black, Classic Ink- Berry Burst, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, So Saffron; Clear Wink of Stella® , White Gel Pen

Paper: Very Vanilla, Berry Burst, Pear Pizzazz, Extra Thick Whisper White

Accessories/Tools: Big Shot™, Stitched Layering and Layering Circle Framelits™, Heat Tool, Bow Builder Punch, retired items- Subtles Button, strand from 1 ¼”  Burlap Ribbon

Thanks again for taking the time to visit and I hope that you will create your own Stampin’ Up! Only project and play along with our “Butterflies and Dragonflies” challenge!

SUO178 Summer Blossoms

Hi Friends!   

It’s time for the #178 “Summer Fun” Challenge at SU-Only Challenges!  I decided to use summer colors- oranges and yellows for my floral card but anything that makes you think of summer would be perfect for our challenge using Stampin’ Up! only products!  We hope that you can join us and that we will see your creation in our gallery. 

I also incorporated the Splitcoaststampers’ SC647 SketchChallenge along with the JUGS400 Celebrate Challenge and the Simon SaysWednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to stop by the SU-Only Challenge site to check out the rest of the Design Team projects or the other challenge galleries yet, I encourage you to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). Ink the floral image from Butterfly Basics using Stampin’ Archival™ Basic Black ink and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock. Using ink from Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry Classic ink along with an AquaPainter™, watercolor the blossoms.  Color the leaves with Pear Pizzazz and Wild Wasabi Classic Ink and add deeper color with the coordinating Stampin’ Write Markers and shadows with the Sahara Sand marker.

2). Ink the honeycomb image with Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink, stamp off onto a piece of scrap paper and stamp over the floral image.  Trim the panel and stamp the postmark stamp with Pumpkin Pie in the corner.  Trim the panel and mount onto Basic Black cardstock.

3). To create the second panel, press the Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry Classic Ink stamp pads onto a silicone craft mat, lightly spritz with water and lay the piece of paper into the ink, lift up the panel and repeat the step until you are satisfied with the results.  Ink the honeycomb image with Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink and stamp over the panel, trim the panel and mount onto Basic Black cardstock, trim close to the edge.

4). Trim the piece of Whisper White cardstock, mount onto Basic Black cardstock, trim and mount onto the Extra Thick Whisper White card base.

5). De-static a piece of Basic Black cardstock with the Embossing Buddy®, stamp the sentiment from Beautiful You with Versamark™ Ink, apply Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder, heat set with the Heat Tool and once cooled, trim around the sentiment.

6). Layer the right hand panel (per the sketch) directly to the card front, mount the floral image panel and sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals®. 

7). Use the Clear Wink of Stella® Glitter Pen to add shimmer to the flower petals, add white highlights with the White Gel Pen and  a few Rhinestones to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Beautiful You, Butterfly Basics

Ink/Mediums: Classic Ink- Stampin’ Archival™ Basic Black; Classic Ink- Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, Wild Wasabi, Stampin’ Write Markers- Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Sahara Sand; Clear Wink of Stella® Glitter Pen, White Gel Pen

Paper: Whisper White, Extra Thick Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories/Tools: AquaPainter™, Heat Tool, Rhinestones, Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder

Thanks again for taking the time to visit and I hope that you will create your own Stampin’ Up! Only project and play along with our “Summer Fun” challenge!

CAS "Smoosh" Card- Fear Not

Hi Friends!!

I had a chance to create another card last night and decided to pull out a few sets that I have not had a chance to ink up in a while- Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Basics, Awesomely Artistic and Rose Wonder (all three sets are over a year old :-)).

I incorporated the Fab Friday #114 Color Challenge along with the Happy LittleStampers June 2017 CAS “Smoosh” Challenge and the Retro Rubber #64 "Anything Goes" Challenge into the design.

If you have not already had a chance to visit the above challenge sites, I hope you will do so- they both have wonderful Design Teams and fabulous challenge entries.

To create this card:

1). Ink the floral image from Butterfly Basics with archival black ink, stamp onto white cardstock, heat set with a heat tool and watercolor using an AquaPainter™ along with ink from the Powder Pink, Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide Classic Ink Pads.  Use the Stampin’ Write Markers to add more color and definition and once the flower has dried, fussy-cut and set aside.

2). On a clear acetate envelope, tap a bit of Powder Pink and Berry Burst Classic Ink, spritz lightly with water, smoosh the ink around and lay a piece of white cardstock into the ink.  Dry with the Heat Tool, add a bit of splatter with the splatter image from Awesomely Artistic stamp set with Berry Burst Classic Ink.  Apply Picket Fence Distress Stain over some of the “smooshed” areas to tone down the ink, dry again before trimming. 

3). Ink the verse sentiment from Rose Wonder with Fresh Fig Classic Ink, stamp onto the panel and mount onto a piece of Berry Burst cardstock.

4). Mount the flower using dimensional foam, use a clear glitter pen to add shimmer to the petals and an extra fine white paint pen for highlights in the center of the flower.

5). Add the droplets using Rosewater Nuvo Crystal Jewel Drops to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics, Awesomely Artistic, Rose Wonder

Ink/Mediums: Stampin’ Archival™ – Basic Black, Classic Ink- Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide; Tim Holtz™ Picket Fence Distress Stain, Wink of Stella™ Clear Glitter Pen, Sharpie® Extra Fine White Paint Pen, Nuvo™ Rosewater Crystal Jewel Drops

Paper: Whisper White, Berry Burst

Accessories/Tools: AquaPainter™, Heat Tool, Acetate Envelope

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope all of you have a great weekend, sweet friends!

SUO153 Black and White with a Pop of Color

Hi Friends!   

It’s time for the SUO153 “Black and White with a Pop of Color”Challenge at SU-Only Challenges!

I decided to combine a few sets for my card and incorporate the Splitcoaststampers SC600 Sketch Challenge (using the previous SC502 Sketch) along with the Splitcoaststampers CAS382 “Wing It” Challenge.

In addition to visiting the above Splitcoaststampers challenge galleries, I hope you will stop by the SU-Only Challenge site to check out my sister Design Team projects as well as pull out your Stampin’ Up! supplies and join in on the fun!

This card is very easy to create:

Ink the floral image from Butterfly Basics with Stampin’ Archival Basic Black ink, stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock and heat set with the Heat Tool.

Stamp another floral image onto a piece of sticky note paper, fussy cut to create a mask and cover the image stamped onto the Whisper White cardstock.

Ink the honeycomb stamp from Butterfly Basics with Stampin’ Archival Basic Black ink and stamp repeatedly over the masked image (re-inking the stamp each time before stamping). 

Stamp the two canceled stamp images as well with the Stampin’ Archival Basic Black Ink, remove the mask and heat set the images with the Heat Tool.

Use the AquaPainter™ with ink from the Stampin’ Archival Basic Black Ink to watercolor the floral image, add shadows with the Smoky Slate Stampin’ Write Marker and color the flower stamens with the Crushed Curry Marker.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Square Framelits™ Collection to cut out the stamped panel, mount onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock, trim and mount onto a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock, trim and mount once more onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock to create the frame.

Use the Simply Scored™ Scoring Tool to score diagonal lines onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock, trim and mount this panel onto a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock, trim and mount onto the Basic Black card front and adhere the entire panel onto the Extra Thick Whisper White card base.

Stamp the sentiment from Rose Wonder with Stampin’ Archival Basic Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, cut out with the Circle Framelits™ Collection (also cutting two Basic Black circles from the same size framelit™, layer the two Basic Black circles behind the sentiment to create a thin frame).

Stamp the butterflies from Papillon Potpourri with Stampin’ Archival Basic Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, color the image with the Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker and punch out with the Elegant Butterfly Punch.

Using dimensional foam, mount the stamped floral panel onto the card front at an angle adding the sentiment as well as the two butterflies.

Add the strands of Pearls to the butterflies to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Butterfly Basics, Papillon Potpourri, Rose Wonder

Ink:  Basic Black Stampin’ Archival Pad™; Stampin’ Write Markers- Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate

Paper/Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Big Shot™, Circle and Square Framelits™, Simply Scored™ Scoring Tool,  AquaPainter™, Pearls

Thanks again for stopping by and we hope to see your Stampin’ Up! Only project in our “Black and White with a Pop of Color” Challenge gallery!

Vintage Birthday with Butterfly Basics

Hi Stampers! 

Here is another Mixed Media card that I created this weekend using heat embossing, masking and a bit of distressing.

All items on this card are Stampin’ Up! with the exception of the crochet lace from my stash :-)

I incorporated the Simon Says Wednesday “Mask It” Challenge along with the Splitcoaststampers’ CC585 Color Challenge and the Tic-Tac-Toe #11 Challenge- I used the far right hand column Garden, Twine (Gold Cord) and Scalloped Border (Crocheted Lace).

If you have not had a chance to visit any of the above challenge sites, I hope you will do so- fabulous Design Teams samples and entries from all!

This colors on this card look richer IRL- I have such a difficult time
photographing red tones :-)

To create this card:

Ink the floral image from Butterfly Basics using Stampin’ Archival™ Basic Black ink and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock, re-ink and stamp onto a piece of sticky note paper, heat set both images with the Heat Tool.

Carefully cut out the image from the sticky note paper and mask the initial image, re-ink the flower image and stamp onto the card panel again.

Mask the flowers again and ink the honeycomb stamp image from Butterfly Basics with Sahara Sand Classic Ink and repeatedly stamp over the background.

Ink the large bold splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge using Wild Wasabi Classic Ink and stamp over the background.

Use an AquaPainter™ with Cherry Cobbler and Wild Wasabi Classic Ink and color the floral images, add additional detail with Stampin’ Write Markers in the same colors and add shadows with the Sahara Sand Stampin’ Write Marker.

Ink the canceled postage stamp with Cherry Cobbler ink and stamp onto the card front (re-masking the floral image before stamping).

De-static the panel with the Embossing Buddy®, stamp the sentiment from Butterfly Basics with Versamark™ ink, apply Stampin’ Emboss® Gold Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.

Close-up of masking and flowers 

Use a Sponge Dauber to add additional Sahara Sand Classic Ink over the background panel (to “age” the paper), add the crochet trim and scrap piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock across the front of the panel and adhere knotted Gold Cord (wrapping the ends of the cord behind the card front).

Mount the card front onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock, trim and mount onto a piece of Wild Wasabi cardstock and mount onto the Extra Thick Whisper White card base.

Use the retired Gold Stampin’ Dazzle™ Marker to add highlights to the flower centers to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics, Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Versamark™, Stampin’ Archival™ Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Sahara Sand; Stampin’ Write Markers- Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Sahara Sand, Stampin’ Dazzle™ Gold Marker (retired)

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Extra Thick Whisper White

Accessories: Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Gold Cord, Sponge Dauber, White Crochet Lace

Thanks again for visiting- hugs and have a wonderful week!

SUO146- CAS Wedding Wishes with Definitely Dahlia

Hi Friends!   

It’s time for the SUO146 “All Kinds of Showers” Challenge and I decided to a Clean and Simple (CAS) card that could be used for a Bridal Shower.

 I also incorporated the Splitcoaststampers’ CC576 Color Challenge along with the CAS367 “Outside the  Box”  “Challenge.

 I hope you will have a chance to check out my sister Design Team member samples at the SU-Only Challenge site as well as the fantastic Design Team samples and gallery at the other galleries- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Ink the Definitely Dahlia background stamp with Tangelo Twist Classic Ink, use a Sponge Dauber to daub a bit of the ink off and stamp the image onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock.

Trim the floral panel and mount onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Zig Zag Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Tempting Turquoise cardstock, trim and mount onto the Basic Black card base.

Mount the floral image panel onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.

Use the Embossing Buddy® to de-static a piece of Basic Black cardstock, ink the sentiment from Butterfly Basics with Versamark™ Ink , stamp onto the prepared cardstock, apply  Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder and heat with the Heat Tool.

Trim the sentiment panel and adhere to the sides of the card front overlapping the floral image to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Definitely Dahlia, Butterfly Basics

Ink:  Versamark™, Tangelo Twist

Paper/Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Big Shot™, Zig Zag Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Embossing Buddy®, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder

Thanks again for stopping by and we hope to see your Stampin’ Up! Only project in our “All Kinds ofShowers” Challenge gallery!

F4A310 Serenity- Sending Wishes Your Way

Hi Again  Friends! 

I hope all of you are having a wonderful week so far!  I have been creating a few cards this week and this card was my sample for the Splitcoaststampers’ Freefor All F4A310 “Get Your Zen On” Challenge (see details here and gallery here).  

The "Get Your Zen On" Challenge is inspired by the Adult Coloring Book rage right now, and if you do not own one a coloring book, you can "Google" Adult Coloring Book Printables and free pages are available online.

The colors look a bit more vibrant in the photo than IRL :-)

Well, I tried to print a few freebies, but ever since I switched my laptop to Windows 10, my printer has been acting up.  The printer would just not cooperate so I decided to stamp my coloring page :-)

  

I started to look over my stamp collection and recalled that I had this retired Stampin’ Up! background stamp, Serenity (from 2002) and thought that it would possibly look like a coloring book page...  I am ashamed to say that this is the first card that I have ever created with it- yes, I have owned it for 14 years or more- again, too many stamps and not enough time- lol!! Although, that is about to change since my sweet hubby is retiring- yippee!! and my fulltime job ended as well...after 47+ years of working FT/OT for hubby and 40+ years of FT/OT for me, we will both be enjoying retirement :-)

I think that this vintage image would be perfect for Mother’s Day and I will have to remind myself to get this one out again soon!

To create this card:

Ink the Serenity background stamp with Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock (I always stamp my background stamps by keeping the stamp face up on the table, ink with the stamp pad onto the rubber stamp, place the cardstock onto the image and rub the back of the cardstock with a piece of scrap paper or your hand to transfer the image).  FYI- This image is very large so I started out with a 5 ½” square and once I was finished coloring, etc. cut it down to the A2 card size.

After stamping the background image, color the image using various Prismacolor Berol® Colored Pencils (I have had these in my stash for ages) along with a blending stump and Gamsol® to blend the colors.

To "Antique" or "Not to Antique" - that is the question- lol!

Trim the panel and stamp the sentiment from Butterfly Basics set using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink.

Mount the panel onto Early Espresso, trim again and mount onto the Lovely Lilac card base.

At this point the card is finished, unless you are like me and just had to add more...  I decided that it was not “vintage-y” enough so I grabbed my sponge applicator and applied Ranger® Tim Holtz® Old Paper and Tea Dye Distress Inks for the second version.

Which one do you prefer- stark white or the tea dye version?  

Stamp Sets:  Serenity (retired 2002 Background Stamp), Butterfly Basics (sentiment)- both Stampin’ Up!

Ink: Stāz-On® Jet Black; Prismacolor Berol® Colored Pencils, version #2- Ranger® Tim Holtz® Old Paper and Tea Dye Distress Inks

Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Lavender Lace

Accessories: Gamsol®, Blending Stump

Thanks again for stopping by- hugs and have a blessed weekend, my friends!

Sending Wishes Your Way

Hi Friends!!

I hope all of you are having a great day!  This card was created using the Freshly Made Sketches FMS213 Sketch along with the CQC317 ColourQ Challenge and Addicted to Stamps and More #171 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

 Again, if you have not already visited the above sites, I hope you will take a moment to do so- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ with the Boho Chic Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock, trim and mount onto Rich Razzleberry cardstock, trim and mount onto retired Lovely Lilac cardstock, trim and mount onto the Whisper White card base.

Cut the rectangle horizontal panel from Lovely Lilac cardstock using the Big Shot™ with the My Favorite Things™ (MFT) Stitched Horizontal Strips Die, mount onto Rich Razzleberry cardstock and adhere to the card front.

Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX Die, mount onto a piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock and add the heat embossed sentiment panel.

Use the Use the Big Shot™ with the Memory Box™ (MB) Tupelo Circle Die to cut four circles (one each from Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango and Lovely Lilac cardstock).

Cut the circles in half and position (trimming off more if necessary) onto the sentiment panel.

Add the sentiment panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals® to finish off the card.

Stamps: Butterfly Basics

Ink:  Versamark™

Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango, Lovely Lilac (retired)

Accessories: Big Shot™, Boho Chic Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, (MB) Tupelo Circle Die, MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX Dies, MFT Stitched Horizontal Strip Dies, Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® Winter White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Thanks again for stopping by- hugs and have a terrific week, my friends!