Happy Spring ... with a Spring Banner

Happy first day of Spring!  My Spring Banner is sure to promote a touch of Spring, even if it doesn't feel like it so much today.

Remember my Spring card in my previous post?  While I was making it, I stamped extra pieces that I could use to make a banner.  I used the Scallop Circle die for the backing, added our paper doilies, layered on the medallion pieces and then made some butterflies to place here and there along the banner.

The letters were die cut using the Typeset Alphabet with the Big Shot.  I did not use any dimensionals for the banner, as I did with my Spring card, because I wanted them attached securely with Liquid Tombow, so the banner would hold up for a long time.  There are so many layers, that you really don't need dimensionals.  I only added the adhesive in the center of each layer, so all the edges of the pieces are actually fluffed out a bit.  It also made it easier to attach the letters on top by having the layers behind them flat in the centers.

My color story:

• Regal Rose
• Wild Wasabi
• Daffodil Delight

Tip:
I cut 2 scallop circles (with the die) for the backing, so I could encase the ribbon between the 2 layers.  This hides the ribbon and holds it more securely in place.


So, did I put you in the mood for Spring?  If not, go make a banner of your own and you'll be smiling all through the day.

I had a really productive day yesterday.  It is SUCH a good feeling to cross off items on your 'To Do' list!  I'm off to work up a storm again today.  This is Day 3 of my Work Like a Dog mission.  I'll let you know tomorrow how it all came out for me.  I'm pretty pleased.  Sometimes, you just have to dig in and "git 'er done" and you'll be glad you did.  No, I'm not finished with taxes yet, but they're coming along a bit.  I would much rather stamp:)  Have a great day and come back soon.

A Beautiful Spring Card

Today's card is perhaps the heaviest card I've ever created, due to its numerous layers.  I love it!

My color story is Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, and Wild Wasabi.  I've used the coordinating framelits and stamp set to make it easy to create this card.

• Daydream Medallions stamp set
• Floral Framelits
• Bitty Banners framelits
• Fancy Fan embossing folder

At my last Team Meeting, my plan was to 'play' with stamp sets that we felt like we hadn't used enough yet since we bought them.  I chose this set.  I think the only reason I haven't used it enough is because we just plain have so many wonderful things to use in our creations that sometimes a product gets set aside and neglected.  We have to go looking for them, dust them off and get busy using them.
This is the time of year that I start thinking about the new catalog coming out in June and want to be sure that I've used everything I have on hand, in case it retires.

 

Every layer of my floral accent is up on dimensionals, to give it lots of depth.  I also love the texture of the embossed layer behind it.  The greeting is just adhered by putting a touch of Liquid Tombow onto the end of the banner and slipping it in between 2 of the layers of my floral piece.  

So this is Day 2 of my Work Like a Dog mission.

Are you wondering how I am coming along on my 3-day plan to do some catching up in my life?    Yesterday, I did pretty well.  I accomplished quite a lot and have even bigger plans for today.  Let's hope I don't run out of steam.  

One thing on my list yesterday was to go to the fabric store and get some supplies for some new Spring projects --- supplies to go with my Stampin' Up! products, of course.  I really never buy something that competes with Stampin' Up!  That would be like shooting myself in the foot instead of promoting our own products, which I love.  I only go for items that I need to go with them, such as wreath bases, mosses, etc.  You get the idea.  Anyway, I found some great inspiration, including some baskets on sale that I plan to decorate with some of our fabrics.  I can't wait to get going on them, but I am sticking to my 'to do' list, I promise.  So, I'm off to add more goodies to my booth and then work the rest of the day in my studio.  

Here's the inside of the card:

Check back soon to see more projects we made at our Team Meeting, as well as lots more inspiration for Spring cards, decor, gifts and more.  Like I said, I have big plans:)

Have a great day and let me know what you think of my multi-layered card.  Do you have any stamp sets or other products that have collected dust?  Get them out and go make something wonderful.