To A Wild Rose Bundle #151073 is a 3-step flower and leaf image design. HOWEVER, I wanted to use BLENDS to color it, so stamped only the outline image. 

This is such a CHEERY card colored with Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie and Poppy Parade Stampin' Up! BLENDS, alcohol markers!

The base is Poppy Parade card stock embossed with the Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder #151811 for tons of TEXTURE!

I love the versatility of this 3-step OR 1-step design!! My next post uses this same stamp set with a totally different result. Stop back!

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I found this clever embossing trick by Diana Langman. I have never seen this before. 

1. Emboss the Purple Posy card stock with Subtle 3D Embossing Folder #151775.

2.  Emboss the same card stock with Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder #151823 by inserting one corner into the machine. STOP just before the outside edges of the embossing folder hit the machine. Back the embossing folder out of the machine. Be careful not to damage the embossing folder by continuing to emboss too far. 

This is the absolutely gorgeous Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper #149100. It's very Monet-like and impressionistic!

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Daisy Lane Bundle #151118 pairs nicely with the In Color 6X6" Designer Series Paper # 149617! The NEW Purple Posy is a very soft lilac shown here with Highland Heather base card.

The Perennial Essence Floral Centers #149442 are a realistic fuzzy flower center!

The punched leaves are Silver Foil Paper #132178. Add Daisy Lane Bundle to your life! Try it!

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Daisies are such a happy flower! The NEW Daisy Lane Bundle #151118 contains a new Medium Daisy Punch which coordinates with the original Daisy Punch! These colors are the NEW Rococo Rose and Basic Grey. 

The detailed fern image in the background is also in this stamp set. SMILE & try it!!

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Try the WHITEWASH Technique with this lovely new Good Morning Magnolia Bundle #151087!

Heat emboss the flower image onto Crumb Cake card stock. I used Gold Embossing Powder.

Tap your open White Craft Ink Pad #147277 onto a clean acrylic block or other nonporous surface. Using an Aqua Painter #103954 filled with plain water, collect the ink and paint onto the flower petals. This gives a lovely milky look. SOFT!

This WHITEWASHED image really pops on a Basic Black card stock base! TRY IT!

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Stampin' Up!'s 2019-20 Annual Catalog begins June 4th at NOON, Mt. Time!!! HURRAY!!

The Good Morning Magnolia Bundle #151087 is the most STUNNING stamp set in the new catalog!!

The Magnolia is lightly colored with Stampin' Blends, Highland Heather Combo #147276. The three card stock colors are NEW Purple Posy, Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather. Regal hues for a regal image!

The background is the Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder #151801.

"Good Morning Magnolia" is a MUST for your collection of floral stamp images! Available June 4th.

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I'm invited to a neighbor's home for TEA! I'm taking these sweet cards as a gift. I enjoy using the Varied Vases Bundle #148381. Get it by June 3rd for the 10% Bundle $AVINGS!!

Use the Subtle Embossing Folder #143706 to add great texture to the vases punched out of Silver Foil Paper #132178.

Use the handy Foam Adhesive Strips #141825 to elevate a frame, die cut with the Stitched Rectangles Dies #148551.

I like the summery crispness of the Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554. The flowers are colored with Stampin' Up!'s Blends Alcohol Markers.

Create eye catching coordination by using different colors of the same Designer Series Paper and one stamp set! TRY IT!

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Springtime = Flowers! Beautiful Bouquet #143666 and Bouquet Bunch Dies #143659 will create an infinite number of lovely flower arrangements for your cards! It's FUN to die cut a bunch of flowers and leaves, and then start arranging as though they were real!!

I like Night of Navy background to POP the Mango Melody and Gorgeous Grape colors!!

This is a "special" card for a Team Member. I hope it brings a BIG smile!

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Bloom by Bloom stamp set #148820 is VERSATILE! Try creating your own background. Select 3-4 colors you like together. Start with the largest image using one of the colors. Stamp it spaced fairly evenly on your layer. Second, use the next to largest image and another color. Finish with the smallest image to "fill in between" the previous shapes. Secret: if there is an area that you are NOT satisfied with...cover it with the sentiment! 

Since the background is busy, I used a solid color to frame the sentiment. It helps the eye "rest on the word."

It's fun to experiment with different color combos! TRY IT!

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Everything is Rosy Medley #150059 is an EXQUISITE combo of coordinating products available May 1-31, OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! These FOIL PAPERS are breathtaking!!

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The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:

• Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
• Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
• 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
• 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
• Printed die cuts—2 sheets
• Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
• Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4" (6.4 mm)
• Melon Mambo 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
• Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
• Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)

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I made up the lovely April 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit, and I'm still designing with the gorgeous Sentimental Rose Stamp Set in this kit!! The BEST value of this subscription kit is the great stamp sets you receive and KEEP USING!

This is a Panel Fold card for a very special occasion!

Panel Card: cut the card base 8-1/2" X 5-1/2" and score at 2" and 3-1/8" from each side. SIMPLE and stands well for display! This fold fits a Stampin' Up! medium envelope which I covered with Silver Foil Paper embossed with Petal Pair Embossing Folder #145656.

The roses were inked with Calypso Coral, Powder Pink, So Saffron and Highland Heather. The background on the side panels is Timeless Textures Stamp Set #140517 stamped in Gray Granite ink. 

Learn about Paper Pumpkin monthly subscriptions and view passed kits HERE. TRY IT!

Beautiful Day Stamp Set #145915 is my favorite stamp set for using Stampin' BLENDS alcohol marker. I love it's simple boldness. 

I do not claim to be an artist, but using BLENDS gives me satisfaction! I color each flower petal individually. My method is color the entire petal with the light shade. Second, add the shading with the darker marker. Last, go over the edge where the light and dark meet with the light shade to soften. I used the Highland Heather Combo Pack of Blends Markers #147276.

This is a nice "all-purpose" card to have on hand for many occasions! TRY IT!

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This is the STAINED GLASS Technique using Very Vintage Host Stamp Set #146801. Stamp the image on Vellum using StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad #101406. Let dry. Then color on the BACKSIDE with Blends (or markers.) It's EASY!

This image lives up to it's VINTAGE name!!

I framed the image with the Rectangle Stitched Framelits Die #148551, popped up with the Foam Adhesive Strips #141825. This lovely stamp set is only available as a Host Reward selection OR a single purchase of $150 or more.

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Thru March 2019, this lovely Country Floral Embossing Folder is a FREE item with a $50 Stampin' Up! order (in USA.) There are so many wonderful possibilities for this "dynamic" embossing Folder!

Attach 1" wide strips of colored card stock to a base card stock with Tear & Tape #138995. Then run through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine  #143263 using the Country Floral Embossing Folder. 

These colors are Powder Pink, So Saffron, Pool Party and Balmy Blue. The sentiment is from Well Written Framelits Dies #148534.

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This is the same format as my last post. I just had to see how it would look in Basic Black and Lovely Lipstick colors! SO SNAPPY!! Black pops ALL colors!!

Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864

The Black and White papers are from the Botanical Butterflies Design Series Paper #149622, a FREE Sale-A-Bration Promo item when you purchase $50 (in the USA.)

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My recent class attendees selected this design as the class favorite!! It has broad appeal for many occasions. One of those "GREAT TO HAVE ON HAND CARDS!" 

This Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864 first appeared in the 2018 Holiday Catalog and is STILL AVAILABLE!! 

This is such a quick card that uses Mossy Meadow and Gorgeous Grape ink pads! LOVE the FRESHNESS of Gingham Gala 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #148554! 

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I wish you could see this card in person! The Country Floral Dynamic Embossing Folder is a FREE Sale-A-Bration Promo item when you purchase $50 of any product (in the US.) It's VERY detailed and sooo pretty!! 

I used Sponge Daubers #133773 and subtle inks to lightly color the raised impressions. The finishing touch is Silver & Petal Pink Baker's Twine #146288. It's a very quick card.

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2019 Sale-A-Bration Second Release offers this LOVELY, dist'ink'tive © Painted Seasons Bundle as a FREE item with a $100 purchase in the US. It's amazing 7 cling images cover all four seasons!

I've added background interest using the Timeless Textures Stamp Set #140517.

A sweet card for many occasions!

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These DIES are versatile and FUN!! This white layer was created using THREE dies: The edgelit die with the flowers and two corner dies of "dots." Since they are three separate dies, the layer can be ANY SIZE!!

All My Love Designer Series Paper #148576 is so pretty in Lovely Lipstick and Crumb Cake colors!

Forever Lovely Bundle #150580 of 13 stamp images and 14 dies saves you 10%!!

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Here is a cute FANCY FOLD card created with the bright and bold Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148795! This is called an INTERLOCKING GATE FOLD. It's simple!

The designer paper is cut to 3-3/4" X  1-1/4". It is layered onto Lovely Lipstick card stock cut to 4" X  1/1/2". Make three and attach them alternately to half of the front of the white gate-fold card base.

These designs are FUN to create with!!

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I truly enjoy coloring with Stampin' Up!'s Blends alcohol markers!! These colors are Mango Melody Duo and Dark Highland Heather...very springy!

The flower centers are shimmered with Wink of Stella #141897 which dries quickly and does not shed!

Inside. This is a great card to have ON HAND for immediately use!!

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I've been PLAYING with NEW stamps!! Here is a peek at the lovely hibiscus flower from the Humming Along Stamp Set in the 2019 Occasions Catalog.  I love to play with color using Stampin' BLENDS!!

After coloring, I like the shimmer of Clear Wink of Stella #141897 on most flowers!! It applies quickly and dries fast. You will definitely see more of this lovely tropical flower beginning Jan. 3, 2019.

If you purchase a min. of $50 from me annually, you will receive FREE catalogs from me. WATCH your mailbox in the last half of December for your 2019 Occasion Catalog and 2019 Sale-A-Bration Promo!! (USA only)

The cheerful colors of these flowers grabbed my eye on this swap card made by Dawn Miller. The Beautiful Promenade Bundle #148389 flower colors are NEW Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, and Pumpkin Pie! GREAT combo for a happy feeling!

These flower are a TWO - STEP design: two images are stamped to create all the detail!

Lovely card, Dawn. Thanks for swapping with me!

This swap was made by Elizabeth Barnes of Canada. It's has a lovely softness by combining NEW Balmy Blue and NEW Gray Granite.

The Foliage Frame Framelits #146353 in the Gray Granite color add LOTS of texture to the circular design.

Very sweet, professional looking creation, Elizabeth! Glad we swapped!

Here are two lovely swaps I received at Stampin' Up!'s OnStage last week. Always fun to see different styles of stamping. This card was created by Karen Biedronski of Maryland. The images are heat embossed with Copper and the flowers are painted with Frost White Shimmer Paint #147046. Stamps: Swirly Frames #146519, Love What You Do #148042, Beautiful Promenade #146842. Colors: Fresh Fig, Powder Pink. 

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This swap card is cheerful and springy! Unfortunately the creator did not add her name, so I'm unable to give her due credit. Stamp Set: Perennial Birthday. Colors: Highland Heather, Mango Melody.

A very cheery card for celebrating!! My next post will have two more favorite swaps. 

Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide colors pair so easily! Bouquet Blooms Stamp Set #146503 is a sweet floral. A different embossing folder was used on each card.  Look closer...

This background is the SUBTLE Embossing Folder #143706 that has a "linen look."

This background is the TUFTED Embossing Folder #146335.

Cute curliques for the inside!

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This special card is going out to an "Orchid Club Friend!" Technically, this Climbing Orchid Stamp Set #143723 should be called ARCHING Orchid! 

The orchid is stamped in the NEW Highland Heather Ink Pad with Rich Razzleberry Ink for the centers and splatter. The centers are painted with Wink of Stella #141897 for shimmer!

The base card is the NEW color cardstock, Gray Granite. Buy supplies now.

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How about a "FLANNEL-LOOK" card for Autumn? This NEW Buffalo Check Background Stamp #147797  creates a FUN and versatile layer for MANY occasions!

This check is Momento Black Ink Pad on Cherry Cobbler card stock. The Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864 works all year around!

Same format using Bermuda Bay card stock with the Black Momento Ink Pad.

This is the NEW Gorgeous Grape cardstock color with Black Momento Ink Pad.

It's fun to try different colors when you find a layout that you love.

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 This fun "Z" fold card features the lovely First Frost Bundle #149943. 

Cut the base card 4-1/4" X 11", then score at 5-1/2" and 8-1/2".  For variety, cut the left edge 1/2" short to add the vine border. 

This view shows the "Z" fold. Try it for an interesting format!

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I'm not good at watercoloring. I really enjoy my BLENDS alcohol markers, though.  The color goes on smooth without streaking. The DUO shades make shading easier for me. I actually LIKE open image stamp sets now, that need coloring. It's relaxing!

This is the versatile Accented Blooms Stamp Set # 146681 paired with the coordinating Tailored Tag Punch # 145667. If you don't like to mail bulky ribbons, Stampin' Up! Twines are the answer!! Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine # 124262.

These are some of the NEW Blends colors in Autumn shades! The "HELLO" sentiment makes a great general use card to have on hand all the time.

Autumn is here!

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I CAN'T get enough of this sweet bundle!!! Varied Vases Bundle #146644 pairs so well with ANY of the Family Color Groups of 6X6" Designer Series Paper Stacks!! Today I grabbed the Neutrals Pack #146967.

The base cards are pre-packaged Whisper White Notecards #131527.

Yes, there are green orchids. Try this AWESOME bundle!!

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This is the DELIGHTFULLY DETAILED LASER-CUT SPECIALTY PAPER #146907 and it's a WOW!! 

Simply cut along the panels and then choose the white side or the vanilla side. This card shows the vanilla diagonal lattice design over TEA ROOM SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #146894. SO easy with BIG impact!!

This card is a "gardener's delight," for sure!

Here is a white floral section over Coastal Cabana paper from the BRIGHTS 6X6" DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PACK #146964. Lovely and quick!!

My favorite adhesive is TOMBOW LIQUID GLUE #110755 and I used tiny dot of adhesive for these laser-cut panels. The FINE-TIP GLUE PEN #3138309 works well, also.

Try these Laser-Cut papers!!

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Do you love to color? THIS is for YOU!! These 3 stained glass panels were created with just one sheet of the NEW "Graceful Glass" 6X6" Specialty Designer Series VELLUM #146344! Use either Blends or Stampin' Write Markers to color on the backside of this EMBOSSED image vellum! So LOVELY!!

Back the vellum panel with white cardstock to keep the colors true. All the flowers were sparkled with Clear Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897. Click the photo to see a larger detail.

These designs work well for sympathy cards. Try Grace Glass Vellum!

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Accented Blooms Stamp Set # 146678 wood OR # 146681 clear, has a coordinating punch called Tailored Tag # 145667! This set pairs perfectly with Stampin' Blends, alcohol markers!! Note how the lower flowers have a soft shadow of Light Crumb Cake Blends. The base card is embossed with the NEW Subtle Embossing Folder # 143706 that gives a "linen look!"

On this card I did a Resist Technique for the sentiment. I stamped the sentiment in Versamark Ink and heat embossed it using Clear Embossing Powder. Next, I used the Old Olive Blends Marker to write over the "hello" which had no clear embossing on the letters.

I highly recommend this lovely Accented Blooms and Tailored Tag Punch for your collection! ALL Stampin' BLENDS are in stock now so get them while you can! You will love them - I do!!

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The New Abstract Impressions Stamp Set #147513 is so easy to use! It's multi-step and very forgiving to line up! 

I've used these circular images as flowers on this card, but as foliage on the other cards! Be sure to scroll down and see my last post with more images from Abstract Impressions Stamp Set.

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NEW Abstract Impressions Stamp Set

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This is Abstract Impressions Stamp Set #147513, 21 photopolymer images. MANY years ago, maybe 19-20, Stampin' Up! had a popular stamp set called, "Roses in Winter." This flower is from that set, in honor of Stampin' Up!'s 30th Anniversary Year!! 

This is my FAVORITE color combo "this week" - Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lime Twist! It POPS so well!! It's happy!! There are so many exciting new colors to play with!

Really enjoyed creating with these easy multi-step images and fun new colors! My next post will use different images from the same Abstract Impression Stamp Set! Stop Back!

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Sometimes you want to create something soft and special. I really like the look of this simple sponging technique!

I used the DEBOSSED side of the Lovely Floral Dynamic Embossing Folder that is part of the May 2018 Early Release Promo. I prefer Sponge Daubers #133773, but you can also use Stampin' Sponges #141337. Pounce the dauber on a ink pad to collect ink. Then gently rub onto the image. It's very easy because it is "inexact." Rubbing lightly is best - you can always add more color if desired.

The sentiment is stamped in Soft Suede ink instead of a bold black ink. Try this simple coloring trick!

This is a sweetly simple card! These charming little flowers are from the Early Release May 2018 Promo. The color is Calypso Coral.

Note the dry embossed image peeking out under the layer! It's the Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder! Another new item in the May Promo!

YOU can purchase these BRAND NEW products NOW, plus the NEW 2018-20 In Color ink pads!!

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