Wildflower Thanks

If you have a pretty designer paper, why not let it shine? This card showcases the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper (DSP), available only till March 31. The only accessories are the Mint Macaron Ribbon and a banner with the sentiment.

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tams# 6421

Product List

Mint Macaron 1" Dotted Lace Trim

[138424]

$6.00

Large Numbers Framelits Dies

[140622]

$31.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[133644]

$6.50

Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper

[141022]

$0.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$7.00

Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138336]

$7.00

Cottage Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139962]

$16.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Weekly Deals March 22

Weekly Deals are here! Time to stock up on Pearls and White Perfect Accents!

Paper Pumpkin Monday: Watercolor Gold Balloons for Grad

My March Paper Pumpkin kit arrived on Saturday! I enjoyed putting together a few cards to share with you. I think one of the best values in the Paper Pumpkin kits is the stamp set. This month's set contains the ever useful "Hooray Grad!" Graduation times are coming quickly, and we all need a few cards ready to give.

I've been playing with watercoloring and the Gold Wink of Stella recently, and a couple of those experiments went into this card. The balloons were made with some dark Bermuda Bay wash on Thick Whisper White. I didn't end up liking the result as a card background, but I think it's stunning on the balloons!

The actual card background is Bermuda Bay re-inker mixed with Gold Wink of Stella on an acrylic block. I spritzed it a bit with water then pressed the color onto a panel of watercolor paper. I love the way it turned out, and I thought all the gold accents really made it festive.

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Stamp is from March Paper Pumpkin kit

tams# 6385

Product List

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$7.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131156]

$3.25

Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141898]

$8.00

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140932]

$7.00

Balloon Bouquet Punch

[140609]

$18.00

Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine

[134575]

$3.00

Gold Baker's Twine

[132975]

$3.50

Gold Metallic Thread

[138401]

$3.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Wildflowers and Roses

The Rose Garden Thinlits are just lovely! Have you played with them yet?? Here I used part of the main rose die on a background of Wildflower DSP (SAB). The greeting is Blackberry Bliss ink that I quickly embossed with clear powder so it would show up on the vellum.

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Greeting stamp is from the February 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit "Hello Sunshine"

tams# 6345

Product List

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.00

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$7.00

Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper

[141022]

$0.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$6.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[133642]

$6.50

Rose Garden Thinlits Dies

[140619]

$31.00

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109130]

$5.00

White Perfect Accents

[138416]

$5.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Weekly Deals March 15

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Paper Pumpkin Monday--Watercolor Gold

It's Monday, and that means Paper Pumpkin projects! This card was made with the "leftovers" of a gold flower from the February Paper Pumpkin kit--Hello Sunshine.

To make the watercolor wash background, just cut your watercolor paper to size, brush a little plain water over it, then dip your Aquapainter or paintbrush in ink and add as much color as you like. I did a little spattering for this one--I like how it looks like it's rain-spattered. Just tap the brush on your finger over the paper.

To use the remnants of this gold blossom, I used Frog Tape for Delicate Surfaces, but other people are using Press N Seal with great success! Try what you have first. Press your sticky material of choice over the leftover bits of the flower, then rub gently to help the sticky stuff pick up all the pieces. Pull up gently, re-doing any parts that don't come up correctly.

Lay your homemade rub-on on your card surface, then carefully rub till all the parts are adhered where you want them. This particular flower was a bit tricky, as it had so many tiny parts. The Coral flower in this post was easier to manage.

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Stamp from February Paper Pumpkin kit.

tams# 6279

Product List

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$7.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[126983]

$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Venetian Crochet Trim

[134581]

$7.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Wildflower Fields and Birthdays

Sometimes within one set of Designer Series Paper, you can find very different styles! These two cards are made with the same sketch, the same greeting, and the same Wildflower Fields DSP pack!

One is great for masculine birthdays--and don't we sometimes struggle to make those! The other is great for feminine birthdays.

Next time you're trying to make a card for one of the men in your life, consider just changing the paper from something you already like!

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Stamps: Tin of Cards
Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon, and Crushed Curry
Ink: Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: Tags and Labels Framelits, Silver Mini Brads

Weekly Deals March 8

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