I'm back today with more new products from the new Annual Catalog. Have you had a chance to check it out lately? Already have a wish list started? I sure do! I love all the variety in this year's catalog, especially the broad range of styles and themes. That is so inspiring because as we all know, people are different and they like different things! I love having different options to play with when I'm making the perfect project for a person.
One of the bundles I was able to preorder is called "Blossoms in Bloom". It features a huge watercolor flower stamp with some additional sentiments and flowers and leaves to combine with it. The dies are also large scale, two different ones that can be combined or used separately. While I haven't done everything I wanted to try with this set, I'll give you a couple ideas with what I have done!
My first card features the large flower stamp that covers almost all the surface of a standard A2 size card. The coloring comes by layering different stamps on top of each other, with successively darker colors. I started with Crushed Curry for the largest stamp and then added some Pumpkin Pie flowers in the center with dots of Cajun Craze. I used Garden Green and Old Olive for the leaves. It's difficult to see in the picture, but as an added layer, I attached a 3"x 3" card to the front that opens on top of the main part of the card. I used some of the absolutely luscious "Forever Greenery" Designer Series Paper on top of this and then stamped with the "Framed for You" stamps
Here's a little better angle, from the inside, to see the 3" x 3" card that overlaps the main card. It's a fun idea that gives you a little more surface to cover with either stamping or DSP.
My next two attempts were using the large scale dies that come with the bundle. They were easy to cut out and I attached them with my fine tip glue pen. The first card features the new In Color, Misty Moonlight and some of the "Flowers for Every. Season" Designer Series Paper. My stamping is making use of some of the additional stamps in the Blossoms In Bloom set.
Here's a look at the second large flower die in the bundle. It's a broader cut image, designed to fit underneath the one above. I haven't tried this yet, but will do so soon. This card also features the "Flowers for Every Season" DSP and a bit more of a second In Color, Just Jade. I really wanted the floral die to stand out so that's why I used white against such a colorful background.
I'm excited for my first regular monthly classes starting up again tomorrow, after canceling them March, April and May. I've missed the women I enjoy stamping with and it will feel a little bit like "normal" to get back to it. Are you stamping? If not, why not? It's such a fun and relaxing activity to enjoy when you need some "me" time. Our products are so creative and inspiring, helping you to do your best work easily and precisely. Try out something new, update your ink supply, buy some new Designer Series Paper and you'll be on your way in no time! The supplies I used for these cards are listed below and a click on any of them will take you to the online store for an easy shopping experience. Don't forget, extra large orders qualify for an additional $25 in Hostess Rewards during the month of June! If you meet the $250 threshold with an order, you will earn $50 in Hostess Rewards and can select any products of your choice!
Stay tuned in the future for more ideas with this fabulous bundle! I'm not done yet, by a long shot!
Happy Stampin'!
Sarah
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