Irresistible Blooms Bundle

Hey friends, have I mentioned that I'm loving this new bundle that is an Online Exclusive?  I'm having so much fun creating with the different aspects of this bundle.  I love everything about it - the stamps, dies, DSP - all of it!  Today's card will focus more on the dies.  Especially one very special die and a helpful tip to go along with it.

This is a very clean looking card that looks a little plain until you really look at it.  Oh my, there's so much going on here, but it's not a hard card to make at all.   Let's walk through it together.

This card starts with a base of Basic White Thick cardstock that measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  This is scored and folded in half.  

Tip:  Whenever I use the Basic White Thick cardstock for a card base, I always score it before folding.  This helps give you a crisp crease in the thicker cardstock.

The first layer we'll deal with is regular Basic White cardstock.  This measures 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  It is embossed with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.  This gives a nice randomly textured background.  It's set aside for use later.

Next, I measured the lines and circles die that is part of the Irresistible Blooms Die set.  Wasn't sure how this would work out, but that was my learning experience for today.  I cut a piece of the Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper that measures 6" x 1 1/4".  It will go behind that darling die-cut piece.  The length is a little longer than needed, but that will be trimmed off later.

Tip:  When using this die, I've found that is works easiest when you put Adhesive Sheets (found on page 127 in the Annual Catalog) on the back of the cardstock before die-cutting.  Run it back and forth 2 - 3 times to make sure all the layers are cut.  This gives it a little more rigidity and you don't have a struggle to put adhesive on later to attach it to your project.

Die-cut the Basic White Thick piece of cardstock, then peel off the backing of the Adhesive Sheets.  Attach the die-cut to the DSP being careful to line it up straight.  Trim the ends to fit on the embossed layer.  Attach it all to the embossed layer about 1/2" from the left edge.  Use Tombow MultiPurpose Liquid Glue to attach these together.  Then use the same glue to attach it to the folded card front to keep everything pretty flat.

The sentiment is from the Irresistible Bloom set.  It is stamped with an old ink color, Lost Lagoon, that I've always loved.  (And have you heard that Stampin'Up! is planning a color revamp?  This favorite color of mine will be coming back!  I know Pretty Peacock will be returning also.  Woo Hoo!)

The sentiment is stamped on Basic Whie cardstock then die-cut with one of the longer Rectangle Stitched Dies.  It's attached to the card front with Dimensionals.

See, I told you the card really wasn't too hard.  Just follow the tip for using the lines and circles die and you'll do fine.  I love how crisp the card looks with large amounts of 'white space' to be calming, but all that texture and detail that makes it very interesting.  Hope you're inspired to give this idea a try.  This stamp bundle and more will be available on March 1st.  Don't forget to check all the goodies out.  Remember this is an Online Exclusive only, so don't bother looking in any of your catalogs for it.  You won't find it there!

Thanks for stopping in to see what's new.  More new goodies to come soon.  Stay tuned!

Happy Stamping and Creating!

Sharon