Friends and Flowers

Today's floral card features Stampendous' new Hollyhocks Cling Stamp Set.

Supplies Used:

Stampendous Supplies Used:

Hollyhocks Cling Stamp Set (QS5037)

WindowRama Die Set (DCP1012)

Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink by Tsukineko®

Nocturne VersaFine Clair™ Ink by Tsukineko®

Other Supplies Used:

Solar White Classic Crest® Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Very Berry Double Dot Designs Patterned Paper by BoBunny Press®

Black Cardstock by My Papers

Red Cardstock by My Papers

Copic® Markers: R24, R27, R39, Y13, Y23, Y26, YG05, B12, B14, C00, C0

Ribbon Tag Trio Three Shapeabilities Dies by Spellbinders®

Grosgrain Ribbon by Offray

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of red 12x12 cardstock in half, score, and fold to create a 6" square card.
2. Cut patterned paper to 5.75" square and edge with the R24 Copic marker.
3. Adhere the patterned paper to the card.
4. Using the rounded square die from the WindowRama die set, cut white cardstock.
5. Cut black cardstock to be slightly larger than the white die-cut.
6. Stamp the Hollyhock flowers onto the die-cut using Memento ink, then color with Copic markers.
7. Mat the image panel with black cardstock.
8. Cut black cardstock to 4.75" square.
9. Cut red patterned paper to 4 5/8" square and edge with the R24 Copic marker.
10. Adhere the matted image panel to the matted patterned paper panel.
11. Using Nocturne VersaFine Clair, stamp the image onto red cardstock, then die-cut with one of the dies from the Ribbon Tag Trio.
12. Slide the stamped sentiment die-cut onto the ribbon and position as shown with the ribbon adhered behind the panel. 
13. Adhere the beribboned image panel to the card front.

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Grow in Possibilities

Here's an encouragement card using the gorgeous new Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set by Stampendous!

Supplies Used:
Stampendous Supplies Used:
Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set (QS5036)
Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink by Tsukineko®

Other Supplies Used:
Solar White Classic Crest® by Neenah Papers
Blue and Green Cardstock
Buddies Dots Periwinkle Paper from the Kaleidoscope™ Collection by My Mind's Eye™
Copic® Markers used:
  Flower: B60, B63,  B66, RV000, RV52
  Leaves: B12, YG03, YG05, YG17
  Dragonfly: B60, B63, B66, B59
Stamp Platform
Ribbon: Source Unknown.

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of 8.5" x 11" blue cardstock in half, score, and fold to create an A2 card.
2. Cut patterned paper to 4" x 5.25", edge with the B63 marker, and adhere to the card.
3. Position the Hydrangea stamp, dragonfly, and the sentiment on the base of the stamping platform, press the cover onto the stamps, lift the stamps, place the white cardstock to the platform's base secured with magnets, ink the stamps with Memento ink, and stamp.
4. Color the images with Copic markers. Outline them with the B60 marker.
5. Trim the image panel to 3 5/8" x 4 7/8".
6. Cut green cardstock to 3.75" x 5" and use to mat the image panel.
7. Tie the ribbon around the matted image panel and secure the ribbon the back of the image panel.
8. Adhere the image panel to the card front.

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Bee Happy!

Stampendous' July release includes some gorgeous flower stamps. Here's a card using the Daisy Bee Happy Cling Rubber Stamp Set.

Supplies Used:

Stampendous Supplies Used:

Daisy Bee Happy Cling Rubber Stamp Set (QS5033)

Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink by Tsukineko

Other Supplies Used:

Solar White Classic Crest® Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Purple Cardstock by My Papers

Perfectly Plaid Rainbow 6x6 Petite Paper Pack by Lawn Fawn®

Gingham-Linen Rainbow Petite Prints by Doodlebug Design Inc™

Copic® Markers Used: 

   Daisy as a coneflower: BV20, BV23, V01, V05, V06, E07, E18, YR12, YR14, YR18, YR24,    YR27, YT31,  YG05

   Stems and Leaves: YG03, YG05, YG17, B14

   Bee: Y00, Y02, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y23, Y26, Y28, T5, T7, T8

   Wings: T0, T1

   Background: B000, B00

Stamping Platform

Ribbon: Source Unknown

Instructions: 

1. Cut a piece of 12" x 12" purple cardstock in half, score, and fold to create a 6" square card.
2. Cut a piece of purple gingham patterned paper to 5.75" square and edge with a V06 marker.
3. Cut the plaid paper to 4" x 5.75" and edge with a V06 marker.
4. Cut a piece of purple cardstock to 4 1/8" x 5.75". 
5. Mat the plaid paper onto the purple cardstock, then adhere to the gingham patterned paper card front.
6. Position the flower stamp and the sentiment on the base of the stamping platform, press the cover onto the stamps, lift the stamps, place the white cardstock to the platform's base seared with magnets, ink the stamps with Memento ink, and stamp.
7. Color with Copic markers. Use B000 and B00 markers to outline the stamps and the sentiment.
8. Trim the image panel to 3 5/8" x 4.25".
9. Cut a piece of purple cardstock to 3.75" x 4 3/8".
10. Mat the image panel with the purple cardstock and adhere to the plaid patterned paper as shown.
11. Add the ribbon and bow to the card front as shown and adhere the card front to the card.

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Cosmos Thank You Card

Here's another floral card using the new Cosmos Friend Cling Rubber Set by Stampendous.

Supplies Used:
Stampendous Supplies Used:
Cosmos Friend Cling Rubber Set
Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink by Tsukineko®

Other Supplies Used:
Solar White Classic Crest® Cardstock by Neenah Papers
Blush 6x6 Lost and Found™ Two pad by My Mind's Eye™
Copic® Markers used: RV52, RV91, RV9, R81, R83, Y02, Y13, Y26, YG13, B14
Tim Holtz® Old Paper Distress® Ink by Ranger Industries
Ribbon
Stamp Positioner

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of 8.5" x 11" pink cardstock in half, score, and fold to create an A2 card.
2. Position the sentiment and the image on a stamp positioner, ink with Memento ink, and stamp onto white cardstock.
3. Color the image with Copic markers as shown.
4. Trim the image panel and sponge Distress ink along the edges.
5. Cut a piece of matching pink cardstock so that it's slightly larger than the image panel. 
6. Adhere the image panel to the pink cardstock.
7. Cut a piece of patterned paper to 4" x 5.25" and edge with Distress ink.
8. Adhere the matted image panel.
9. Adhere ribbon horizontally as shown. Tie a bow and adhere to the center of the ribbon.
10. Adhere the card front to the card.

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Bright Birthday Card!

Here's a bright and cheerful birthday card with Stampendous' new Daisy Birthday Cling Rubber Stamping Set!

Supplies:

Stampendous Supplies:

Daisy Birthday Cling Rubber Stamp Set (QS5034)

Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink by Tsukineko®

Other Supplies Used:

Solar White Classic Crest® Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Navel Cardstock by Bazzill Basics

Gingham-Linen Rainbow Petite Prints 6x6 pad by Doodlebug Designs Inc.™

Very Vintage Dot-Designs by BoBunny Press®

Tim Holtz® Spiced Marmalade Distress® Ink by Ranger Industries.

Stamp Platform

Ribbon: Source Unknown

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of 12" x 12" Navel (orange) cardstock in half, score, and fold to create a 6" square card.
2. Cut a piece of polka dot patterned paper to 5.75" square and edge with a Distress ink.
3. Adhere two lengths of yellow and orange striped ribbon to the card front, secure on the back of the card front, then adhere the card front to the card.
4. Position the flower stamp, butterfly, and the sentiment on the base of the stamping platform, press the cover onto the stamps, lift the stamps, place the white cardstock to the platform's base seared with magnets, ink the stamps with Memento ink, and stamp.
5. Color with Copic markers. Use B000 and B00 markers to outline the stamps and the sentiment.
6. Trim the image panel to 3 5/8" x 4.25".
7. Cut a piece of orange cardstock to 3.75" x 4 3/8".
8. Mat the image panel with the orange cardstock.
9. Cut the gingham paper to 4.25" x 4 7/8" and edge with Distress ink.
10. Cut a orange cardstock to 4 3/8" x 5" then mat the gingham paper onto the orange cardstock.
11. Adhere the matte image panel onto the matted gingham paper, the adhere to the card front.

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Rose Gift WindowRama Card

Stampendous' fabulous new July release includes several gorgeous floral stamp sets. I decided to create a WindowRama card using the new Rose Gift Cling Stamp Set.

Here's a front view of the card.

Here's a side view.

Supplies Used:

Stampendous Supplies Used:

Rose Gift Cling Rubber Stamp Set (QS5032)

WindowRama Die Set (DCP1012)

Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink by Tsukineko

Other Supplies Used:

Secret Garden 8x8 patterned paper pad by Graphic 45™

Rain Cardstock by Bazzill Basics

Solar White Classic Crest® Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Copic® Markers used: R00, R01, R02, R12, R14, R27, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99, G84, BG70, BG72

Copic® Various BG72 Reinker

Crinkle Ribbon by Tim Holtz® for idea-ology®/Advantus

Adhesive Dots by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Foam Adhesive Square by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Isopropryl Alcohol

Key

Instructions:

1. Using the WindowRama Base Die, cut the rose patterned paper, Rain (blue) cardstock, and white cardstock.
2. Fold the rose patterned paper backwards along the innermost score line, then use the circle die from the WindowRama die set to cut the aperture. Edge along the fold line and the aperture with the BG72 marker. Set aside.
3. Fold the Rain cardstock forwards along the innermost fold line. Set aside.
4. Using Memento ink. stamp the Rose Cling Stamp onto the white cardstock WindowRama Base and onto a scrap of white cardstock.
5. Color both stamped rose images with Copic markers. 
6. Fussy-cut the roses image that was stamped onto the scrap cardstock. Edge with a black marker.
7. Use a stamp positioner, stamp the sentiment as shown so that it fits within the aperture of the WindowRama card front.
8. Trim the stamped white cardstock along the innermost score lines and adhere to the Rain card base.
9. Use foam adhesive to pop up the two fussy-cut roses over their counterparts.
10. Using strong adhesive, adhere the patterned paper WindowRama card front to the card base.
11. Cut a length of Crinkle Ribbon and place it into a small bowl or bag. Squirt a small amount of BG72 Copic Various reindeer over the ribbon. Add a small amount of Isopropyl Alcohol to the bag or small bowl. Squish the ribbon around until it's saturated with the color you'd like. Add more reindeer if necessary. 
12. Hold the ribbon with a tweezer and heat set to make the ribbon crinkle and to make sure it's dry.
13. Attach the key to the ribbon and adhere to the top of the card as shown. Tie a loose bow to finish the card.

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My Little Chickadee!

Here's a holiday card with Stampendous' super-sweet new Winter Chickadee Cling Stamp Set.

Supplies Used:
Stampendous Supplies Used:
Winter Chickadee Cling Stamp Set (QS5044)
Build a Wreath Die Set (DCP1007)
WindowRama Die Set (DCP10012)
Fitted Frames A Die Cutting Dies Set (DCP1005)
Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink by Tsukineko®
Nocturne VersaFine Clair™ Ink by Tsukineko®

Other Supplies Used:
Solar White Classic Crest® Cardstock by Neenah Papers
Red Cardstock
Copic® Markers:
   Bird: C00, C0,    Branch and Berries: R24, R27, R39, E71, E74, E77
Tim Holtz® Christmas Idea-ology® Paper Stash® by Advantus
Tim Holtz® Black Soot Distress® Ink by Ranger Industries
Clear Starburst® Glitter Pen by Sakura
Clear Glaze® Glossy Gel Pen by Sakura
White Gelly Roll® Pen by Sakura
Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Cut 12x12 red cardstock in half, score, and fold to form a 6" square card. Set aside.
2. Cut patterned paper to 5.75" square and edge with Distress ink.
3. Stamp Chickadee onto white cardstock.
4. Color with Copic markers.
5. Cut the image panel with the circle die from the Build a Wreath Die Set.
6. Cut red cardstock with the circle die from the WindowRama Die Set.
7. Mat the image panel circle onto the red cardstock.
8. Add White Gelly Roll pen accents to berries. Let dry.
9. Add Clear Stardust Glitter pen accents to snow on berries and branch. Let dry.
10. Coat the "snow" with several layers of Clear Glaze pen, letting the glaze dry between layers.
11. Adhere the matted image panel onto the patterned paper card front.
12. Using VersaFine Clair ink stamp the sentiment onto cardstock and die-cut with one of the dies from the Fitted Frames A Die set. 
13. Cut red cardstock with the next largest die from the same set.
14. Mat the sentiment onto the red die-cut.
15. Adhere a length of ribbon vertically to the card front, securing the ends behind the panel.
16. Adhere the card front to the red card. 
17. Tie a bow and adhere as shown to finish the card.

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