It's Friday! It's Friday! And that means that it's time for another card from my Leadership Conference Display. We're coming to the end of this series - as well as the Bloom This Way catalog. Did you get your favorites from this catalog?
Today's card is super simple, however, I do think that is entirely appropriate for this card. The background is simply embossed, the cloud patterned paper strip highlights the cards emphasis, in the form of the the cross stamp, and gold embossed sentiments.
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Much love,
Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:
Stamps:Easter Blessings Stamp Set SS-0545, Hope Anchors Stamp Set SS-0546
Inks: Hazelnut Blend True Color Fusion Ink IP-0012,Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102, Journey Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101
Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Oatmeal Cookie 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0023, Spring Filled Prints PP-0051, Journey Vellum PP-0044 Embellishments: Journey Twine - Natural AC-0005
Tools: Easter Blessings Die Set DI-0401, Brocade Imprints Embossing Folder EF-0020 (Bloom Benefit), Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063
Adhesives:Journey Craft Glue AD-0111, Journey Foam Squares - Small AD-0084
On Friday, I did a Facebook Live video showcasing the Envelo-Box die. This die is in the Bloom This Way Catalog, and is a really fun addition to your craft supplies. In addition to the standard Envelope Box (fits an embellished A2 sized card), you can used this die to create other fun things, like the little mini album/Easter card shown below.
I die cut the Envelo-Box from Cool Pool card stock, then added the additional "pages" to the side flaps. I cut 4-1/4" by 5-1/2" pieces of card stock, and attached them with White Liner.
The pages were decorated with Spring Filled Prints papers, Easter Blessings Stamps, and Hope Anchors stamps.
I had printed off the lyrics of the hymn I started humming every time I picked up the Hope Anchors stamps, onto Whip Cream card stock.
Want to change it up? If you wanted, you could easily put photos in place of the panels with the hymn verses. Imagine this as a Wedding Invitation, with the invitation in the center, surrounded with engagement photos! Or even a baby announcement, with photos from a maternity shoot, as well as ultrasound photos - with a photo of the new little one in the center.
The bottom panel of the box was left to write a sentiment to the recipient.
If you missed the Live Video, I've included it below.
Thanks for stopping by!
Much love,
Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:
Stamps: Easter Blessings Stamp Set SS-0545, Hope Anchors Stamp Set SS-0546, Storybook Occasions Stamp Set SS-0538
Inks: Hazelnut Blend True Color Fusion Ink IP-0012, Lemon Drop True Color Fusion Ink IP-0043, Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink IP-0022, Kiwi Slice True Color Fusion Ink IP-0024, Summer Days True Color Fusion Ink IP-0042, Sweet Berry True Color Fusion Ink IP-0029, Pretty Amethyst True Color Fusion Ink IP-0018, Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102, Journey Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101
Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Watermelon Fusion 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0039, Cool Pool 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0118, Lemongrass 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0019, Pineapple Smoothie 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0026, Journey Vellum PP-0044, Spring Filled Prints PP-0051 Embellishments: Pearls AC-0024, Satin Ribbon Bubble Gum AC-0105
Tools: Envelo-Box Die DI-0399, Easter Blessings Die Set DI-0401,Journey Circles Die Set DI-0039, Journey Ovals Die Set DI-0042, Journey Rectangles Die Set DI-0041, Doily Die DI-0105, Brocade Imprints Embossing Folder EF-0020 (Bloom Benefit), Stained Glass - Stencil JM-0008, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063
Today at 1 PM, MST, I will be doing a Facebook Live featuring the Envelo-Box die. I'll show you a couple of different items you can easily create with this die!
See the full projects, and find out what products were used, during the live video (it will be recorded, if you cannot be there at the scheduled time).
I'll be honest, when I typically think of - or make - Easter Cards, I almost always lean towards a "cute" style. So, when I received the Easter Blessings set in my Designer Showcase box...there was a bit if hesitation about how to go about using it. Because of the Spring theme to the rest of my items, I read Easter all over this set (and not just the name!). When I finally broke through that mental block, that I created for myself, I started to realize just how versatile this set could be - it's perfect for Easter, yes, but will also work for a variety of religious centered occasions, as well as sympathy cards.
For today's card, I chose to add a lot of texture to the background with modeling paste. I cut my card front, and then put my stencil over the top and spread the paste over the stencil. It can take a few passes to get the pressure right. If you push to hard, then your paste will be uneven, or too thin. If you don't apply enough, or even pressure, your paste will be too thick - and will take a VERY long time to dry and look chunky. While the paste was drying, I stamped and die cut my additional pieces. When I stamped the branches on the vellum, I heat set the stamping to make sure it couldn't be smeared. Once all the pieces were dry, I adhered everything together, and used foam squares to add the card front to the card base.
The final touch was to add some pearls in the center of the Cross.
Thanks for stopping by!
Much love,
Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:
Stamps: .Easter Blessings Stamp Set SS-0545 (Available Bundled with Coordinating Dies BD-0342)
Inks: Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink IP-0016, Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink IP-0022, Lemon Drop True Color Fusion Ink IP-0043, Journey Clear Embossing Powder IP-0097
Tools: Easter Blessings Die Set DI-0401 (Can be Bundled with Stamps, Listed Above), Journey Circles Die Set DI-0039,Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Heat Gun TO-0083
