Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #273. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Caz, chose Spring Flowers for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used the Sunflower 3D embossing folder for my card:
I originally used only Strawberry Slush and white for this card. At the very last minute, I added some Garden Green on the leaves, but am not sure now if I needed to do that.
Measurements:
- The Strawberry Slush base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1//2 inches
- The white cardstock mat measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches and I cropped the sentiment square from the middle of that mat
- I also need apiece of white cardstock for the inside of the card and it measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
- After dry-embossing a piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock with the Sunflowers 3D embossing folder, I trimmed it to 4 by 5-1/2 inches
- I trimmed apiece of Strawberry Slush 6×6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
- Then, I punched a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker to create the envelope seal
What I Did:
- Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
- I used blending brushes to add white craft ink to the flowers and leaves on the embossed side of the Strawberry Slush cardstock
- Then, I used a blending brush and Strawberry Slush ink to add color and dimension to the center of each flower
- I used a daubing sponge and Garden Green ink to add color to the leaves
- I stamped the inside and outside sentiment in Strawberry Slush ink
- Since I already had the sentiment square cropped, I just need to crop a square mat using as scrap piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock
- I adhered the embossed cardstock to the white mat
- Then, I added a length of Strawberry Slush ribbon and tied it in the front in a square knot
- I adhered the sentiment to the mat and added dimensionals to the back making sure they straddled the ribbon
- After adhering the sentiment squares, I adhered the front layers to the outside of the card
- Finally, I adhered the white cardstock to the inside of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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Product of the month:
Even though March is over, the April product of the month hasn’t dropped yet, and will do so on Tuesday, April 7th. However, the March Product of the Month is still available for purchase if you haven’t gotten it already!
Here’s a sneak peak of an upcoming project I made as a design team member using both the February and March products of the month:
An Online Exclusive Kit: The Happy Happenings Kit
Retails for $24.00 USD.
This kit is already in my cart waiting for the preorder opportunity for the upcoming catalog. I need a new baby and wedding stamp, and this all-inclusive kit will give me both!
Product detail
Have cards ready for life’s happiest events. With the Happy Happenings Kit, you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion.
DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger
– Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments
– Adhesive
KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.
