Very Simply Susan

I have made quite a few cards using the new Memories & More card packs.  I love using them.  The cards and embellishments are so beautiful and they coordinate back to other Stampin’ Up supplies. I really can’t say enough good things about the new Memories & More.  Call me a fan!

Today’s card uses the Petal Garden Memories & More card pack.  This beautiful set features floral designs that use Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry and Sweet Sugarplum colors.  I loved the Calypso Coral and Old Olive looks the best.  And when I looked at the Petal Garden pack, I immediately thought of the Delightful Daisy DSP for a background paper.  As you can see, everything went together beautifully.

To give the card a bit of pop, I cut the sentiment from a card using the Stitched Framelits.  It finished off the edges perfectly and created the elegant look I wanted. My Stitched Framelits have been my go to dies this year.  I use them constantly.  I love the polished look they give each and every card.

And this is quick and easy card making at its best. If you have a few card packs on hand, you will always be able to sit down and create a beautiful card.  And like this one, if you don’t have time to stamp, that is okay.  There are lots of beautiful sentiments in the card packs and they are just as perfect for card making as they are for memory keeping!  The beautiful rose accenting the sentiment is a sticker from the Petal Garden Card Pack. It was the perfect touch to finish the card.

Card Recipe

Papers: Petal Garden Memories & More Card Pack, Delightful Daisy DSP, Calypso Coral, Old Olive
Embellishments: Pearl Basic Jewels, Old Olive 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon, Delicate White Doilies
Tools: Stitched Framelits, Big Shot

This is the last of the cards I did using the colors of Wild Wasabi, Berry Burst and Crumb Cake on the Hardwood background stamp. The Beautiful Bouquet stamp set has been calling my name for a few weeks now. I wanted to try this color combination using the fabulous florals from that set.  And though these “botanical” type sets have many, many pieces, I love putting them all together.  Its not exactly quick and easy stamping, but it certainly is a lot of fun.

What I like about these types of sets is that the possibilities are endless.  The florals can be stamped in as many color combinations as you need them for all seasons.  The color combination shown lends itself to an autumn look, but I can easily see this in spring and summer colors as well.  And with 12 sentiments and 3 small sayings for tags or cards, you will be able to make so many cards.

This is one of those stamp sets Stampin’ Up! gives us that simply covers all occasions and is perfect for the stamper who wants a few good stamps on hand. With 37 stamps in this set plus framelits to match, this is really a must have set if you are into floral cards!

This card uses about 16 die cut shapes!  Doing cards this intricate, I find it helps to stamp a few samples to find what you like and what works.  Then die cut all your pieces at once.  And with a bouquet, I highly advise cutting out a few extras.  Once you have all your pieces, then the fun beings. You can start “flower arranging” until you get a look you like.  Once your layout is done is when I advise to start gluing pieces down.  Start with your base pieces first of course, and then work you way up to the flowers or other focal pieces.  You may want to use some dimensionals at the end to “pop” a few of the pieces.  Once you have done a few of these, you will become expert quite fast!

Card Recipe

Papers: Crumb Cake, Wasabi Green, Berry Burst
Stamps: Hardwood Background, Beautiful Bouquet
Embellishments: Berry Burst 5/8″ Crinkled Seam Binding, Linen Thread, Delicate White Doilies
Tools: Bouquet Bunch Framlits, Stitched Framlits,  Big Shot

A few days ago, I posted a card I had done for the Global Design Project Color Challenge.  I posted then that I had made several cards in for this color challenge of Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake and Berry Burst.  Today’s post is one I made, but did not enter into the challenge.  I love the card and the stamp set, In The City.  I just loved the one I entered into the challenge more.  You can see that card HERE!

Today’s card used the same background of the Hardwood background stamped in Will Wasabi on a Crumb Cake card stock.  But this card uses the In The City set from the 2017-2018 Main catalog Host Stamp selections.  This is a stamp set of many, many parts, but your imagination is the only limit to the types of designs you could create with this.  I love it because of the little houses.  Almost any stamp set that comes along with little houses in it , I love.  There is just something about using small houses in paper crafting that appeals to me.

And again, I have gone back to the Stitched Framelits for layering and framing.  I don’t know what I would do without these! I would love to have more bordered shapes.  They set off your stamped artwork perfectly!  Tomorrow, I will show you one more card made for this challenge that uses another stamp set.

Card Recipe

Papers: Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Berry Burst
Stamps: In the City
Embellishments: Berry Burst 5/8″ Crinkled Seam Binding
Tools: Stitched Framelits, Big Shot