Hello Friends! Back again with another card using the Friendly Foliage bundle. I had so much fun creating with this that I just wasn't ready to put it away back on the shelf. Why not try it in blues this time? Or at least the gray/blue colors of both Cloud Cover and Secret Sea? And why not add one of the gorgeous prints in the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper while I'm at it? That was my plan, and I love the card that was created with those basic parameters. Let's see what I got...
Peaceful Garden DSP? check
Friendly Foliage bundle? check
Love it? double check!
Let's get started. The card base is Secret Sea that measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". It's scored at 4 1/4" and folded in half.
The first layer is Cloud Cover cardstock that measures 5 1/4" x 4". Then a layer of the Peaceful Garden DSP is cut to measure 5 1/8" x 3 7/8". This is a bolder leafy print.
It is attached to the Cloud Cover layer with adhesive.
Then another print from this DSP pack is cut. This one is the soft diagonal checked Cloud Cover design that is so beautiful. It is cut to measure 4" x 2 3/4". It's attached onto the center of the card front with adhesive. So far, these layers are all flat with no extra height added.
The next step is to stamp the framed stems. I used Secret Sea ink on a piece of Cloud Cover cardstock that measured about 2 3/4" x 4" so there is enough room around the image to easily die-cut it. To cut this, use two of the dies at the same time. One is the larger outline die, and the other is the detail die that fits inside to cut all around the stamped image. TIP: Line them up and then add small pieces of washi tape or a Post-It Note to hold the two dies in place while die-cutting.
After cutting the main image, use the larger outline die again to cut a Basic White piece of cardstock. This gives you the background behind the image. Layer the two pieces and attach with Tombow Liquid Glue. Make sure you have the pieces very straight so there is no white showing around the outside edge of the image.
Attach this to the center of your card front using Dimensionals.
For the sentiment, I used the new Banner Sayings and the new punch that coordinates with it. I punched the Basic White label first. The punch makes 3 different labels at the same time, so you'll have some extra to use right when you need it. The sentiment is stamped with Secret Sea ink. Don't you love this sentiment? This will probably be my favorite in the whole set! I attached it with Mini Dimensionals. To keep it flat across the card, it uses single Dimensionals on the left side, but it has two Mini Dimensionals stacked on the right side for added height.
For the inside of the card, I cut a Basic White layer at 5 1/4" x 4". This has a special sentiment from the Gathering Moments set that is stamped with Secret Sea ink.
On the bottom left corner, I stamped a single stem three times using Cloud Cover ink to bring some of the design inside the card to coordinate. After looking at it, I decided it needed a little something else. I had a skinny 1/4" strip of Cloud Cover cardstock that I was just going to throw away. Instead, it seemed like just the right addition to finish the inside of the card and give it just a little extra pop of color.
Thought you'd like another good look at the card. I love the colors and especially the two prints working together. Oh my, looking at this made me realize I forgot to mention the three Iridescent Faceted Gems that were added for the bling factor. They add such a pretty touch to this serene card. I can't wait to get this is the mail to a special friend.
Thanks for sticking around to see what is being created around here. I took a little break from fall and Christmas to make this card today. I'm finding I love these papers so much together, maybe I need to try a Christmas card using them. What do you think?
The two new stamp sets used today will be available on Nov. 1st. Make sure you visit the Online Exclusive store to see all the new products that will be available for you. I think you'll fall in love with one or two or these great items!
Happy stamping and creating,
Sharon
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