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Simon Says Stamp Friendly Frolic Release

Hello! Today, I’m delighted to be sharing two CAS cards featuring products from the just-released Simon Says Stamp FRIENDLY FROLIC release.

My first card, on which I used a resist technique, showcases the Folk Dance stamp.

I heat-embossed the Folk Dance stamp with clear powder.
I applied Distress Inks to the background (from top):
Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade, Shabby Shutters, and Broken China.
I adhered the inked panel to a card base.
I stamped the Big Thanks sentiment on a white cardstock strip with black ink.
I die-cut the Big Happy sentiment and applied it to the strip.
I added the strip to the card.

My second card features the Folk Dance die.

I die-cut the Folk Dance panel several times to create extra depth and adhered the layers together.
I painted cardstock with Color Pop paints.
Once the painted panel was dry, I adhered it to the back of the die-cut panels.
I adhered the assembly to a card base.
I stamped the Big Thanks sentiment on a white cardstock strip with black ink.
I die-cut the Big Happy sentiment and applied it to the strip.
I adhered the strip to the card.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out the Friendly Frolic Gallery. Additionally, head to the Simon Says Stamp Blog for two days of blog hopping on Friday and Saturday!

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Spellbinders Layers of Flowers – Take Two

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a CAS card created with the Spellbinders Layers of Flowers die set. This is my second card using this die set. My first take had a vertical orientation.

The set, designed by Marisa Job, includes three different floral panels. I heat-embossed a sentiment on to a rectangular panel to which I attached the assembled layers. Two of the layers are cut from white cardstock, which puts the focus on the top detailed layer. I added small yellow circles to the centers of the flowers for additional color and to tie in with the patterned paper background.

Freshly Made Sketches 345

Hello! I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches #345 Challenge.

For my CAS card, I combined a My Favorite Things die and stamp set (Die-namics Double the Smiles and All Smiles) with Carta Bella patterned paper and a Spellbinders flower (from the Die D-Lites Daisy set). I heat-embossed the sentiment from the All Smiles set with Ranger Red embossing powder.

On CAS cards, I tend to start out with the mindset of “Oh, this won’t take any time at all”! I quickly realize that because there are so few items on the card, the choices have to work just right. I obsessed a lot over the colors and patterned paper with this card.

Spellbinders Top Floral Panel – Two Ways

Hello! Today, I am sharing two cards created with the Spellbinders Top Floral Panel die, part of the Blooming Garden Collection by Marisa Job. The cards vary in orientation and color.

I used the same technique for both versions:

I cut the Top Floral Panel from white cardstock three times. I adhered the panels together to create a thick die-cut.
I heat-embossed the sentiment on to a rectangle, which I sized to fit just inside the Top Floral Panel, and adhered the heat-embossed rectangle to the card base.
I adhered the Top Floral Panel to the heat-embossed rectangle before adding the petals and flower centers.
I used the Top Floral Panel die to cut the the petals and flower centers. I added a small amount of liquid adhesive inside the Top Floral Panel frame and inlaid the petals and flower centers.

Taylored Expressions 2018 Sale

Taylored Expressions is bidding a fond farewell to over 200 products as we retire some of our favorite items with an amazing SALE. Choose from a variety of stamps and dies at prices up to 70% off — but hurry, once they’re gone, they’re gone forever! Visit the SALE HERE to start shopping!

Plus, for a limited time, you can receive additional savings on these soon-to-be collector’s items. Additional discounts expire 11:59 pm CST on July 20, 2018.

I am sharing four projects using the Picture Perfect – Sunny Days frame, one of the many products included in the sale. The frame is a favorite of mine as it not only adds a sentiment, it also ties the card together.

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