More Fun with Pop-Up Posies

In my last post, I shared some cards and tags I made with the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit.  Today, I'd like to share what else I've made with the kit.

First up, I used the flowers to decorate a couple of small grapevine wreaths.  I love how they brighten them up --- like a breath of Spring!  I've wrapped the wreaths with some of our new Two-Tone Ribbon --- Basic Gray.

Remember, you can use the tags as actual tags...

... and you can use the tags on projects...

I LOVE using the Fancy Favor Box in my projects.  These tags look so cute on them.  You can fit all kinds of treats and/or small gifts into the boxes.  Who wouldn't want a gift like this?


... and, of course, you can make some more cards...

Instead of using the posies from the kit, I added some of the roses I'd dyed from a previous project.  To see how to dye the roses, click here.

Below, you can see a close-up of how I embossed the card with our new Borders Scoring Plate.  That's another way to add a super fun look to your projects.

So, now I challenge you...   What else can you come up with to make using this fun kit?  Come back and share your ideas.  I'd love to hear from you!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Today, I'll share some projects with you that are all about pretty.  They don't have to be limited to just Valentine's Day.  Think about how, just by changing the sentiment, your card could become a wedding or anniversary card or even a Thinking of You or Thank You card or project.

... and some projects from Stampin' Up!

... and let's wrap up with more of my projects:

So, have a great day and remember to do something special for someone else today --- share the love!

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Chalkboard Technique

A new, trendy look right now is the chalkboard technique.  At a recent workshop, I demonstrated how to do it and offered 2 versions of a card to make using this technique.  Take a look:

Here's how you do it:

  

I used some of the In Colors Paper Stack DSP for a layer inside the framelit window.  It is adhered to the inside of the front of the card.  The image is cut with a smaller, coordinating framelit and then mounted with dimensionals.

The sentiments on both cards are from a stamp set that you just have to earn during Sale-A-Bration.  I love it!  It's called Vintage Verses.

Finishing touches:

• Line up 2 layers of ribbon and tie a knot.
• Always trim the ends of your ribbon at an angle.
• Adhere your ribbon by placing a little Liquid Tombow behind the knot.
• Hold in place a bit and it will dry and be stuck tight.
• Add 3 rhinestones for a little bling.

I love the crisp, clean look of the black with the Pool Party.  I think it really makes the chalkboard technique pop.  Hope you like!

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3 More Fun Cards

Slowly but surely, I'm getting all my cards posted for my Jan. 17 class.  As promised in my last post, these are full of color.  One is with softer, subtle colors, one is monochromatic and one is very bright and cheerful.  I've used lots of our new Spring Catalog products for these cards.  It was super fun!

Here are more close-ups of each, along with a few details:

As you can see, I've bumped up my card fun by making the envelope a lot more special, to compliment the coordinating card.  Sometimes I stamp on the front (usually lower left corner) and sometimes on the back flap, as well.  Sometimes, I emboss the flap and sometimes I cover the flap with coordinating DSP.  It's like a little sneak peek that something special is inside.

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