Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team created projects where “It’s the Sentiment that Counts.” We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
My most used sentiment is ‘Thank You’. I say it several times a day. This simple statement of gratitude can mean so much to someone having a ‘not so great day’. Never underestimate the power of a thank you note. Expressing gratitude is mood-enhancing. My card for today’s blog hop is all about the ‘Thank You’.
There are several layers of technique on this card.
- Cinnamon Cider cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Pretty Peacock cardstock:
- 4″ x 5-1/4″ for card panel layer
- optional scraps for flowers
- Sahara Sand cardstock:
- 3-3/4″ x 5″ for card panel
- 1-1/8″ x 4-1/2″ for sentiment
- optional – scraps for flowers if using colored embossing paste
- Brass Foil Sheets: scraps
- Very Vanilla cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″ for message insert
BACKGROUND
- Stamp Sahara Sand card panel randomly with Tasteful Touches stamp using Crumb Cake ink.
- Stencil
- Tint embossing paste with Pretty Peacock reinker TIP: A small amount of reinker goes a LONG way!
- stencil the center of the card panel with tinted embossing paste. TIP: Make several card panels at one time.
- HOW I FIXED MY ERROR: I used too much reinker in my first batch of embossing paste. If the paste is too runny it will cause ‘bleeding’ under the stencil. Smear excess embossing paste over a scrap of Sahara Sand cardstock and let dry. The result will be a nice textured cardstock for die-cutting
- Flick Cinnamon Cider and Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends over the background. TIP: To flick, press brush tip of Stampin’ Blend against cap and flick away from you and toward the paper.
- Blend edges with Cinnamon Cider ink and a sponge wedge or blending brush.
WREATH
- Die-cut (2) wreaths from Cinnamon Cider using the Wreath Builder dies.
- Using Ornate Borders dies do one of the following:
- die-cut flowers from textured cardstock created when making the BACKGROUND or
- die-cut flowers from Pretty Peacock cardstock
- Lay one of the wreaths on the BACKGROUND
- Adhere flowers over the wreath. TIP: I use tweezers and Multipurpose Liquid glue.
- Layer in the wreath sprigs with the flowers.
- Die-cut berries from Brass Foil using the North Pole Wonder die and add to wreath and BACKGROUND as shown. TIP: Trim from the backside of the card panel.
SENTIMENT
- Stamp sentiment in the center of the Sahara Sand strip with Cinnamon Cider ink.
- Blend edges with Cinnamon Cider ink and a sponge wedge or blending brush.
- Add black Dimensionals behind sentiment strip.
- Place sentiment strip over the center of the wreath and trim. TIP: Trim from the back side of the card panel.
ASSEMBLY
- Layer as shown.
- Use Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blend to tint a length of Braided Linen Trim.
- Add the tinted bow to the wreath using a couple of glue dots.
- Customize the inside message panel and envelope and you are set to send.
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on October 14th when our theme is “Tag, You’re It!” Participants will showcase tags or 3D items that will be great for gifts for any occasion. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop Line-up
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Leah O’Brien at Honey Bee Stamping & More!
- Dacia Smith at My Creative Days
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Diana Carr at The Secret Life of Paper
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Christine Eck at Dances With Hooves Paper Design
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin’ Pink Rose
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
Ann…. this is an absolutely awesome card. As Brian already said, “Every element is perfect”. And you even used my favorite hue! Thanks for hopping with us!
I love the blues and oranges together too. Thanks for your sweet comment, Rae.
I love all the beautiful layers and texture on your card! Just gorgeous! This set is so versatile and one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate your accolades. Toss up between Gnomes, Wreath and Ferns for my top fav spot. LOL!
Gorgeous card, Ann! Such a labor of love but worth every second of it. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m so glad you joined the hop this month!!
I am always thrilled to be able to participate in the Pals’ hop. Thanks for all you do to arrange it. and your sweet comments.
Ann- this is such a beautiful artsy card! It’s nice you showed us everything you did to put it together and things to avoid in the process. 🙂
You are so welcome, Beth. I am glad you like my directions. I hope you give at least one of the techniques a try.
Ann, I love all the layers and texture. Each blends beautifully with the other.
Thanks, Michelle.
I am loving this card Ann! The color combination is perfect and those layers…beautiful!!!
Thank you so much, Melissa.
Wow! Love all the texture and layers on this card! Thanks for the tip about coloring the braided linen trim. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for compliments, Melinda.
Love the background!
Thanks, Diana!
WOW – this is STUNNING, Ann! Thanks so much for sharing!
Blessings,
Anytime, Christine. Thanks for hopping by.
Wonderful wreath card, Ann! I love all the texture and layers!
Thank you so much, Su.
This is a fantastic card! I love all of the elements you incorporated into this card. I agree that a simple “thank you” goes a long way. Great card!
Thank you for your kind comments, Jennifer.
A beautiful work of art, Ann! There’s so much to look at and love!
Thanks, Karen. Definitely lots of feasting for the eyes on this card.
There ARE many layers of technique on this card Ann! Great to see how you put your stamp on each and every one…there is beautiful detail work here:)
Thank you, Deb.
Such GORGEOUS texture and beautiful colors, Ann! I love this card – every eleement is perfect. ♥
Thank, Mr. King!
Your background is awesome! I love the layers and sentiment as well.
Thanks, Jackie. Experiments are fun to make and use.