Hello stamping friends! This catalog change-over time is always challenging deciding what stamps to use for blog posts. Today is a bit of a mash-up with a favorite Thoughtful Wishes stamp set paired with the very new Sweet Blooms set and the new Pretty Florals stamp sets. Oh, throw in some of the new Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper just to keep things interesting. In fact, both of the cards today are really focusing on the Florals in Bloom DSP just because I like it! Oh my, it looks like I got my hands on some new goodies, and I just had to use it all!! So, let's see what I've been stamping.
Here's my two lovely cards made with Florals in Bloom DSP for the main part of the card. Don't you love these prints? It's one of the very first items I needed to pre-order from the new Annual Catalog that you should be getting in the mail right about now. These prints just scream spring as far as I'm concerned, so why not use them right away? Let's get creating. We'll make the pink one on the left first.
Love this print! It looks like a flower garden just bursting with blooms! I wanted to go and pick some. Pretty in Pink is one of the coordinating colors, so this was my choice for the card base. It measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and is scored and folded in half.
The next layer is Basic White cardstock. It measures 5 1/4" x 4". The DSP layer measures 5 1/4" x 4" also. This is scored on the right side 3/4" from the edge. It's folded back to reveal these dabs of color that blend with the floral print, then it's glued down to stay put. This is attached to the Basic White layer keeping the edges even. I used "green glue" for this.
A length of about 12"-13" of the Pretty in Pink 3/8" Bordered Ribbon was cut. Then it's wrapped around the white and print layers and tied into a knot in the front of the card. Make sure to trim the ends because they tend to fray when tying them. I also tucked a Mini Glue Dot under the knot to hold it in place.
After adding the ribbon, attach these layers to the folded Pretty in Pink card base. I used Dimensionals for this.
Next is the sentiment. This is a nice one from the new Sweet Blooms set. It's a nice font and I love the sentiment it conveys. This is stamped on a Basic White label that's die-cut using the Countryside Corners Die set. This is on the Last Chance List right now. If you don't own this set of dies, you really should consider getting them while you still can. I think they're very versatile and use them often. While cutting the white label, cut a Daffodil Delight label as well.
Stamp the sentiment with Garden Green ink onto the white label. Using the new Pretty Florals stamp set, stamp three partial stems of the tiny flower spires in Pretty in Pink ink. I also used Pretty in Pink ink with Wink of Stella to color in some of the petals. A few of them got two coats to make them a little darker with just a hint of shine.
Layer the Daffodil Delight label off-set behind the sentiment label and attach together with adhesive. Then use Dimensionals to attach to the card front.
For a little added bling, add three of the Lemon Lolly Rainbow Dots to the card front.
Ready for the next card?
This is another print from the Florals in Bloom DSP that I'm having fun with today. This print is matched up with the Peach Pie 2024-2026 In Color and a new 2025-2027 In Color called Secret Sea. This is a lovely dark navy/black color that will be a great neutral to have on hand.
The Peach Pie card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". It's scored at 4 1/4" and folded in half.
The Secret Sea layer measures 5 1/4" x 4". Then the DSP layer measures 5" x 3 3/4". The two layers are attached together with adhesive. Then the Peach Pie 3/8" Bordered Ribbon is wrapped around the layers and tied in a knot near the bottom.
These layers are then attached to the folded base using Dimensionals for a little lift.
For this card, the Stylish Shapes dies were used to die-cut the circles. The 2nd largest circle die was used to cut the Secret Sea layer. The 3rd largest die was used to cut the Basic White circle. The sentiment from Thoughtful Wishes (Last Chance List!) was stamped with Secret Sea in the center of the circle. The patch of small flowers from the same set were stamped over the sentiment using Peach Pie ink. I like how these flowers fill in the circle but don't detract from the sentiment.
The two circles are attached with adhesive. Then they're attached to the card front with Dimensionals.
It took a few tries to find just the right touch of bling for this card. The Tinsel Gems Three-Pack have a Misty Moonlight gem that really picked up the blues in the leaves. The lightly tinted gems are a perfect match here. Unfortunately, they are on the Last Chance List also. I think I might have to purchase another pack while I still can.
Well, there you have the mash-up of old and new. It's always fun to do a lot of mix and match projects when the old favorites are leaving, and the new goodies are just starting to show up. Did you have fun with these simple ideas? Hope you're inspired to get out your stamps, ink, and paper and get creative.
When your catalog arrives, I hope you have fun perusing it and marking all your favorites and must-haves. Maybe you'll be choosing this gorgeous new Florals in Bloom DSP just like I did!
If I can be of assistance to you or you have some questions, feel free to email me. I'll get back with you as soon as possible. Thanks!
Happy stamping and creating,
Sharon
sharoncarr50@gmail.com
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