P is for …….Purple for MMM #197

Welcome to the newest Make My Monday two-week challenge..  Our host for #197, Pamela, chose P is for ……  In my case, I am going with P is for Purple.  When you finish here, I hope you will visit the challenge site to see all the different and fabulous interpretations of this challenge.  I’m looking forward to seeing what you all create and post to our gallery. 

I also want to thank all of you who uploaded an entry for the challenge #196, Spring Colors, which I hosted.  Picking my top five favorites was very difficult.  

Here’s my P is for …Purple card:

 

Measurements:

  • The Gorgeous Grape base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
  • Trim a piece of black cardstock to 4-1/8 inches by 5-3/8 inches.
  • Next, trim a piece of Hues of Happiness DSP (designer series paper) to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
  • Using the Split Textures die, crop the lower side of the DSP.
  • Trim a piece of Hues of Happiness DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
  • Then, trim another piece to 1/2 inch by 5-1/4 inches for the trim on the white cardstock on the inside of the card.
  • Punch a 1-inch circle or coordinating DSP for the envelope seal.
  • Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card.

Assembly:

  • Attach the DSP to the black cardstock using multipurpose liquid glue.
  • Wrap a length of Fresh Freesia ribbon around the DSP/cardstock layer and tie in a bow.
  • Use multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the DSP/cardstock to the base of the card.. Since the ribbon is so thin, you won’t need to use dimensionals.
  • Stamp the sentiment on a scrap piece of white cardstock. Then crop using a banner from the Stylish Shapes die set.
  • Outline the banner using the brush end of a Fresh Freesia Stamping Write Marker.
  • Add dimensionals under the banner and adhere to the front of the card placing it under the bow.
  • I had to fussy cut the flower and leaves but it was pretty easy to do so.
  • Add dimensionals and adhere the flower and leaves to the lower right-hand corner.
  • Adhere the strip of DSP to the white cardstock for the inside of the card.
  • I didn’t stamp a sentiment on the inside because the outside sentiment can be used for multiple occasions. When I decide to whom I will be sending this card, I’ll add a sentiment.
  • With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

 

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Shades of Blue for Cardz 4 Galz #182

Welcome to the 182nd two-week challenge for Cardz 4 Galz!  Our host this time, Doreen, chose shades of blue for our theme.  When you finish here, I hope you will hop over to the challenge site to see the projects from the rest of the design team members.  We’d love to have you play along with us for this color challenge!

Here’s my shades of blue card:

 

This absolutely stunning DSP (designer series paper) comes from the Hues of Happiness DSP pack.  Just take a look at all the gorgeous colors!  There’s truly something for everyone.

HUES OF HAPPINESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER    HUES OF HAPPINESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HUES OF HAPPINESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER  HUES OF HAPPINESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER  HUES OF HAPPINESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER  HUES OF HAPPINESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

For my card, I used the floral and the textured paper from the last two photos.  Gorgeous colors and stunning paper!

 

Clean and Simple:

  • The Night of Navy base measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches to create a tent card.
  • I trimmed a piece of the painted textured DSP to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
  • Next, I trimmed a 6 inch by 2-1/2 inch piece of the floral DSP for the envelope flap. I also punched a 1-inch circle of the DSP for the painted texture envelope seal.
  • The strips of floral DSP started out at 5-3/8 by 1-1/8 inches. I trimmed it down to three strips, the first of which is 5-3/8 by 1/2 inches. Then, I cut the remaining piece in half lengthwise.
  • I trimmed a piece of white cardstock for the inside of the card to 5-1/4 inches by 4 inches.
  • The two stamps used for the outside and the inside sentiments come from the Fond of Autumn stamp set. After stamping the front sentiment in Night of Navy ink on a piece of scrap white cardstock, I cropped it using the banner from Stylish Shapes dies and popped it up on dimensionals. The inside sentiment, I’m so fond of you, is also stamped in Night of Navy.
  • After adhering the strips to the painted texture DSP using multipurpose, I tied a piece of Pool Party sheer ribbon around the DSP and tied it in a bow. The ribbon is thin enough that I could adhere the DSP panel to the Night of Navy base using multipurpose glue as well.
  • I popped the sentiment on the front and glued the inside white cardstock using multipurpose glue as well.
  • With that, this clean and simple coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal was complete.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

 

 

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