Sunflower Thanks

 

I wasn't ready to put up the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set yet, so went ahead and used it for Challenge #649 by SketchSaturday!  I'm not sure if it's the sketch or stamp set that made this card so easy to put together, but I love both and the result!

When Stampin' Up!'s 2020-2022 In Colors were first released, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Misty Moonlight and was excited about Magenta Madness (I love the nameAND the bright color! lol).  However, I wasn't so sure about the other colors.  Now, I think that they are GREAT and use them all the time!  Isn't this Just Jade beautiful with the Cinnamon Cider?  

I used Watercolor Pencils to color this sunflower, then went over it with a Blender Pen.  I went over some areas pretty heavy with the Daffodil Delight pencil before blending the color out.  I  think it gave it great dimension! 

Again, I went with a simple strip of matching Designer Series Paper for the inside.  It's such a quick way to add a little something to the inside of the card without wasting a lot of space.  Plus,  it's a great way to use up some of those pretty scraps!

I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful with today's post!  

Happy Stamping! 

Cinnamon Cider Card Base - 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"

2020-2022 In Color DSP Card Front - 5-3/8" x 4-1/8"

Flowers for Every Season DSP- 2-3/4" x 3-1/2"

Basic White Strip - (I used Paper Snips to cut around the sentiment) approx. 3-1/2" x 5/8"

Product List

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English) [152517] $24.00	Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] $11.50	2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153070] $11.50	Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153078] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad [153114] $7.50	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $16.00
Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Sunflowers Dies [152704] $33.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] $8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

Sunflower Thinking of You

 

Sometimes certain stamp sets make me think of special people in my life.  This one always makes me think of my oldest daughter, and my sweet aunt.  My aunt had surgery this week, so of course I made her a card using this stamp set.  

The layout for this set was inspired by the crafters, and their sketch challenge PP530, at ThePaperPlayers.com

I colored the flower using Blender Pens and Stampin' Pads.  I like to squeeze the Stampin' Pads before opening them so I can use the inside of the lid as a paint pallet.  Another option is to put just a drop of the ink refill in the lid or on an acrylic block.  

Here's a hot tip: when covering up a large part of DSP, cut out what will be covered so you can use it in another card!  I used the Stitched Rectangles die cuts to cut out the smaller two rectangles on this card.  I also used one to cut out the center of the Flowers for Every Season DSP under the woodgrain piece.  

I kept the inside simple, just added a strip of the same DSP from the front of the card.  I like to use as much of the Designer Series Paper as possible so it's not wasted. 

Hopefully this card will bring a smile to my aunt's face and let her know she is in my thoughts and prayers.  

Happy Stamping!

Product List

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English) [152517] $24.00	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595] $21.00	Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] $11.50	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad [153115] $7.50	Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad [153114] $7.50	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad [153116] $7.50
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Sunflowers Dies [152704] $33.00
Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $35.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00