The new paper set, Whole Lot of Lovely has many beautiful papers in it, but my favorite is the one with the Oranges!  It is so “retro Florida” in both the design and the colors.  I had had this card sitting on my desk half made for a few weeks.  I had all the colors and the paper picked out.  I just did not know how to finish it and still show off the great DSP! Inspiration finally arrived when Brian King used this card in a post a few days ago.  In fact, he repeated the card today in a post about the “Whole Lot of Lovely” DSP color combinations that you can see here. I am always thankful to other Stampin’ Up Demonstrators who share a lot!

In the inspiration card, Brian actually cut out an orange from the paper and  used it as a card element. Brilliant! That is all I really needed to do to finally finish this card.  And I have to say I am happy with the result.  The Tranquil Tide really makes the card look retro. But at the end of this whole story, it is this pattern from the Whole Lot of Lovely DSP that makes the card!  If I could just buy a ream of this design, I would!  I guess being a Floridian “mis-planted” in the midwest for the time being, themes like oranges just look like home!  Or it could be these oranges look a little like peaches…Georgia is my home state.  I am a bit fruity in the crazy, eccentric sense. Must be due to the heat I have lived in all these years!

Card Recipe

Papers: Tranquil Tide, Tangerine Tango, Pear Pizzaz, Whole Lotta Lovely DSP
Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Embellishments: 1/2 Finely Woven Ribbon in Tranquil Tide

This card was made using the Happiest of Days stamp set. It is a wonderfully cute addition to the birthday sets available from Stampin’ Up.  And it’s a stamp set you can use for other ‘happy” occasions as well.  Wedding, congratulations, etc. are all possibilities with this simple but beautiful little set.

So things stayed simple, I used white and powder pink card stock with black ink.  A touch of vellum paper, some white baker’s twine and a little pearl were all that was needed to complete this dainty little card.  Use any scraps of paper you have to back the design and that will determine your color scheme!  This is a design all about being minimal.  A Stampin’ Write marker was used to color in a few placed on the cake. You could also use your blender pens to color in.  The rose was fussy cut from the stamped image to make s cute 3-D decoration on the cake. The rose needed “something” and the basic pearl was just the touch!

So, if you have someone you want to wish the “Happiest of Days” to, this is your stamp set!  And just a hint, the Fresh Florals DSP Paper Stack is great to have on hand.  You get 40 sheets of 10 designs in each of the In Colors!

Card Recipe

Papers: Whisper White, Powder Pink, Vellum Paper, Fresh Florals DSP
Stamps: Happiest of Days
Embellishments: White Baker’s Twine, Basic Pearls
Tools: Oval Stitched Framelit, Big Shot, Stampin’ Write Markers

There are just some stamp sets that you simply have to have in your collection and Flourishing Phrases is one of those.  With 18stamps in the set, you have every sentiment you need for all sorts of occasions.  And if you are like me, you are always having to dash off a quick card for an unexpected event in life.  With stamps covering everything from a simple thank you to sympathy you have something to meet every need.

This card uses the new Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack. You will always have the perfect paper for a quick card with this great paper stack featuring 40 sheets in 4 patterns of each new In Color.  It is simply beautiful with choices in both florals and graphic patterns. With this stack, whisper white yardstick and an assorted pack of the 2017-2018 In Colors, you could make cards to last the year.

Card Recipe

Papers: Fresh Florals DSP Stack, Whisper White, Powder Pink, Lemon Lime Twist
Stamps: Flourishing Phrases
Embellishments:Lemon Lime Twist 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon
Tools: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot