Sometimes, you just need a little Sweet & Simple stamping therapy. Take last night, for instance. I had every intention of getting into my studio early, but a severe thunderstorm thwarted my plans, knocking out the power for quite some time. I really needed to do some stamping – it was just one of those days! – and I was worried we’d lose power again. I may be able to cook by flashlight, but stamping in the dark is never a good idea. I unpacked a box I’d gotten from Stampin’ Up! yesterday, and there it was; the Petal Promenade Paper I’d ordered with the Buy 3/Get 1 Free sale last month.
Have you seen the Petal Promenade Paper? If you like fresh flowers – and I do! – you’re going to fall in love with it. There are over a dozen varieties of flowers featured in this very pretty designer series paper. What made it really great last night, was using the sheet of framed rectangles. These frames meant I didn’t have to go cut extra paper or fuss with my Big Shot. I simply made two layers and stamped my sentiment right on the designer series paper. Within a few minutes, I had a Sweet & Simple card that satisfied my crafting needs.
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of design process of the Petal Promenade Paper. How cool is that?
Today’s Tutorial
Base: Highland Heather, 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, embossed with the Subtle Embossing Folder
Layer 1: Smokey Slate, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Layer 2: Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper, 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″
Layer 1: Smokey Slate, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Layer 2: Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper, 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″
- Stamp sentiment in Highland Heather onto Layer 2.
- Add layers to base.
- Finish with Powder Pink 3/8″ Mini Ruffled Ribbon
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August 25th Card Club kits include: The Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set, plus all the cardstock, embellishments, and envelopes you need to create 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), all for just $27! (To Go options are $35, and includes priority shipping).
August’s Christmas Card Club kits include: 1/2 pack of the All is Bright Designer Series Paper + a pack of Red Rhinestones + a bolt of ribbon + Snail adhesive! We’ll make 12 cards + 1 surprise project
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August 2018 –
Christmas Card Club Begins in August!!! Watch for Holiday Product Share information!- August 12 – 2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm; RSVP by 8/10 | Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 8/10
- August 17-19 – I’ll be teaching at the Christmas in August Retreat (Boston, MA)
- August 24th – 25th – Card Club at my Studio Or TO GO! (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm or Last Saturday of the month at 10 am) (Must subscribe the 15th of the month). #craftwhenyouwant
- August 25th – Christmas Card Club begins at 2 pm! (or 7 pm!) (Or get yours to go!)
September 2018 –
- September 9 – 2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm; RSVP by 9/6 | Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 9/6
- September 21-23 – Stamping in the Mountains Weekend Retreat
- September 28-29 – Card Club at my Studio Or TO GO! (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm or Last Saturday of the month at 10 am) (Must subscribe the 15th of the month). #craftwhenyouwant
- September 29th – Christmas Card Club 2 pm! (or 7 pm!) (Or get yours to go!)
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