Hello fellow stampers! Hope you're doing great and are ready to take a peek at a new stamp set and matching dies that will be available in July in the Online Exclusives section on the Stampin' Up! website. When I saw the new Framed Violets suite, I couldn't wait to get my hands on all of it. I started this card yesterday but didn't finish it until this afternoon. Then I had to make another card right away of course, but that one will have to wait until tomorrow. So, let's get creating this gorgeous card, ok?
This is it. I've got so many family members and friends that love their purple stuff so much that I'm thrilled to have another set that begs to be drenched in purple. The violets that grow wild in our grass here are this pretty shade of purple and were my inspiration for this card.
I started with a card base of Highland Heather cardstock that measured 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and is folded in half.
Next the oval frame was stamped onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Highland Heather ink. Then it was die-cut with the matching die.
On another piece of white cardstock, the sweet violet bouquet was stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Coloring was done with Stampin'Blends:
Petals - Fresh Freesia Dark, Highland Heather Light & Dark
Flower centers - Daffodil Delight Dark
Leaves & stems - Peaceful Pine Light & Dark
Then this was also die-cut with the matching die.
The center of the stamped oval has a light blush of color added with a Blending Brush and Fresh Freesia ink. I liked the slightly pinker color instead of just purple. The color was kept mostly in the center of the oval leaving the edges clear.
Two Basic White cardstock layer were cut, one for the front of the card and another for the inside. The recent "product of the month" the Eyelet Blooms die was used to die-cut one of the white layers. I thought this would be a pretty and feminine addition to the design.
Time to put all the pieces together. The oval die-cut was attached to the center of the card with Dimensionals. Then the violets bunch was added to the center of the oval with Dimensionals also. Doesn't the pinkish background showing through the stems and flowers add a nice touch?
A pretty but retired Highland Heather sheer ribbon from a while back was tied into a small bow. Then it was added to the violet stems with a Mini Glue Dot.
Several of the new Sunset Sparkle Sequins in a white-ish iridescent color were tucked in around the design for a delicate accent.
Do you have trouble finding just the right words for the inside of your cards? That is a huge problem for me all the time. I was digging around in my stamp stash for inside words, and I found the perfect sentiment for this card. Psst, don't tell anyone that it's not from Stampin'Up! Ok?
The smaller single violet from the set was stamped in the bottom corner with Highland Heather ink as a lovely accent. A little extra color was added to this flower with a Blender Pen and Highland Heather ink. This same flower was stamped onto the envelope to give a hint of what is to come.
I hope you love this new stamp and die bundle as much as I do. I know I'll be reaching for this set often. Please come back tomorrow to see the next card I created. It's another simple card using a few extra elements to make it special.
I want to throw in a plug here for Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. This is just a hint of what will be coming in July. I thought you might be interested in this one. You can get them one month at a time, or a 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month prepaid subscriptions. If you haven't gotten any before, they are a complete kit with card bases, all layering pieces, envelopes, adhesive and embellishments. Totally complete and ready to sit and create. Plus, these look really adorable! There's even an add-on die set that coordinates with the next 3 months! Email me at sharoncarr50@gmail.com if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin.
Reminder! Hope you take advantage of the free shipping on orders of over $75. This offer is only good through the 13th, so don't delay.
Thanks for stopping by to see what's been happening here. Since our visiting friends left yesterday, we're just getting back to normal again. Man, it sure seems quiet without a creative friend here to bounce ideas around with. Our styles are different, but Sue encourages me with my creating and I do the same for her. It's surprising that we both got quite a bit done while we spent time chatting about everything under the sun! Thanks so much for making the trip to visit us, Sue and Fio. We loved having you here! And we still owe you a couple of dinners!! Anyone else ready to make a trip here for a stamping marathon?? Just let us know you're coming by so we can be ready for you. It's always fun to create and make cards with my stamping friends!
Happy stamping and creating,
Sharon
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