Spotlighting Technique with Hand-Penned Petals

Today's card is a throw back technique.  If you are looking for a new stamping technique to try, the Spotlighting Technique is a great way to highlight your detailed stamp images without having to color in the whole thing.  I used Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set for this card.

Card Details:

• Polished Pink Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Polished Pink Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4" - embossed with Pretty Flowers 3D Embossing Folder
• Stamped the flower in Black Memento Ink on a piece of White Cardstock and cut out using the Rectangle Stitched Dies
• Stamp a second flower on a piece of White Cardstock and cut out a small piece using a small circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies
• Color in the flower - I used Polished Pink and Soft Succulent Blends
• Line up your circle image with the image stamped on the background and pop up in place

 

 

Stampin' Up! Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder Bundle

Have you seen the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder bundle from the January-June Mini Catalog? This bundle includes the embossing folder and coordinating dies which when used together create beautiful, heartfelt projects for any love-themed occasion.  The heart is the center of the embossing folder which is complimented by the coordinating dies.  In addition to hearts, you'll also get flowers and labels in these dies. 

Card Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• White Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4", embossed and cut out using the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder
• Flowering Fields DSP:  3 1/4" x 2 1/2" DSP piece behind the heart
• Vellum Cardstock:  4" x 1" - stamped Happy Birthday sentiment in Versamark Ink and embossed with White Embossing Powder

 

Time for a Happy Dance with Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper

Cards don't get more simple than this one.  I used the beautiful Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper from the June Mini Catalog.  You can still snag some of this DSP before the catalog sales period ends on June 30.

Card Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Flowering Fields DSP:  5 1/2" x 2"
• Butterfly cut out using Brilliant Wings Dies and Gold Foil Cardstock
• The "time for a happy dance" sentiment is from he Flowing Flowers Stamp Set
• Sentiment is stamped in Black Memento Ink on Poppy Parade Cardstock and punched out using the Tailored Tag Punch

 

Design Daydream 12 x 12 Host Designer Series Paper

Having fun with the new Design Daydream 12 x12 Host Designer Series Paper.  With this paper pack, you'll have a color and design to match any project.  The soft, beautiful color combinations and varying patters work together to create a variable paper crafting dream.  The large sheets are ideal for scrapbooking or you can cut individual sheets down to the perfect size for card making, gift tags, and so much more.

 

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper Meets Paint Chip

I'm obsessed with the Hues of Happiness 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  I cut out the flowers from the DSP and layered them on a paint chip.  Yes, a paint chip I picked up at my local Home Depot store.  

You can get it all in the Hues of Happiness Suite which includes the Happiness Abound Stamp Set, Blossoming Happiness Dies, Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper and the Glossy Dots Assortment.

Card Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Paint Chip strip:  5 1/2" x 2"
• The "happy birthday" sentiment is from the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set