Hi all! So glad you've stopped by today. I just got my new Sale-a-bration free set called Delicate Dahlias and I've got to tell you that I am impressed. This is a two-step set that's just lovely, and the detail is simply awesome. On the cards I want to share today, I didn't even use the outline stamps, just the more solid stamps. And they certainly aren't lacking in any kind of detail. Let me show you what I mean...
Aren't these cards just absolutely beautiful? I'm so pleased with how they turned out. As you can see, I couldn't decide which way to use my favorite color combo, so I made the cards both ways. I just love the combo of Pale Papaya and Mint Macaron, so I tend to grab those colors a lot. Hope you're not tired of them yet, because I'll probably be using them for a good long while. *grins*
For the first card, Mint Macaron in the card base that's cut at 11" x 4 1/4" and scored at 5 1/2". This is a slightly different way of using that size - usually the card is a top fold, but I put the fold on the side instead. I added a 1 1/2" strip of the same color, but used a Blending Brush and Mint Macaron ink to add some soft shading on all the edges of it. Then I ran it through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Meadow Moments Embossing Folder. This was attached to the cardfront about 1/2" from the left edge using MultiPurpose Liquid Glue. I wrapped a length of Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon around the center of this and tied it into a pretty bow.
For the stamping, I chose Pale Papaya ink and stamped the Dahlia in the center of the 3 1/2" square Basic White cardstock piece. I added two of the 3 leaf stems to this using Mint Macaron ink. The sentiment was stamped with the Mint Macaron ink also. I wanted to add a couple of the pretty smaller flowers to fill in, and decided on Pumpkin Pie ink. Love how that turned out. And can you see all the detail on those little flowers? Oh my, just fabulous! There's a tiny little leaf in the set also, so those were stamped around the smaller flowers. The edge of the cardstock have color very lightly added with the Blending Brush and Mint Macaron ink. Then a layer of Pale Papaya cardstock, cut at 3 1/2" square, was layered behind this. Dimensionals popped it up from the card base.
For the Pale Papaya version of this card, the cardstock is cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and scored at 4 1/2". The extra strip of cardstock on the front of this card is only 1" and embossed with the Checks & Dots Embossing Folder. It's also been shaded on the edges with the Blending Brush and Pale Papaya ink. This time a Pale Papaya Open Weave ribbon was tied around and a bow added with a Mini Glue Dot.
The stamping on this one is all the same as the first one. The sentiment ended up in a different corner because it seemed to fit better there. Again it has Mint Macaron ink softly added to the edges with the blending Brushes. Mint Macaron is the layer behind and was attached with Dimensionals. The little rhinestone on each card is from the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels. I used the Soft Succulent color on each card.
Ok, that was fun. But I didn't want to stop there yet. I wanted to try it out using bolder, brighter, sort of fall looking colors. Here's the next versions...
I think these turned out beautifully! It's basically the same pieces for the main part of the card and a few tweaks when putting them together.
The Basic White cardstock piece on both of these was a smidge bigger - 3 1/2" square with backings of either Old Olive or Pumpkin Pie that is 3 3/4" square. I didn't add any embossing or coloring to the strips of cardstock used as accents on the Daffodil Delight card base. The colors of ink used for stamping on these was Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Old Olive.
On these two cards, I added three smaller flowers to each instead of only two like the first version. Since the cardstock was bigger, I felt it would fill the space better. Also, I switched up the wording and used the Biggest Wish hello stamped in Old Olive ink to make a card to use at any time.
These two cards also used the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels, but in the Pale Papaya color as accents. Each card here used three of these lovely jewels.
Ok, there you have it - my soft pastel version and the bolder, bright summer or fall look. Which do you like better? Lots to choose from here. And it's wonderful that the Delicate Dahlias is a stamp set that you can choose for free when you spend $100 or more on your next order. I have a feeling that this one is going to be one of my favorites and I've just barely started in on what can be done with this set.
If you're planning on ordering in August (and who wouldn't with Sale-a-bration going on!) please use the Host Code on the left. I greatly appreciate it. And for those of you who've already ordered this month, Thank You So Much!
Make sure you keep an eye on how much you spend to maximize your Sale-a-bration freebies! I don't want you missing out on anything special!
Just wanted to mention that we had a great time in Charleston and saw so many interesting things. But there wasn't near enough time and we're going to have to make time for another short trip. We didn't even get to go on one of the 'ghost tours' and we really want to try that! Maybe in October closer to Halloween?? Anyway, it's good to be back and creating again. I'm all revved up with some great ideas I'm looking forward to sharing with you. Come back again soon!
Happy stamping and creating!
Sharon
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