Friendly Hello Birthday Card #AHSC#664

This past weekend we had another atmospheric rain storm but fortunately that has passed on and we are now seeing the sun and feeling much warmer weather.  Snow may be on the way though by next weekend so I'm taking advantage of the change and getting some walking in.   

Oh well, I'm going to try and put some more sunshine in my life by playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Challenge #664 this week.  Here's the sketch that was designed by Michelle and digitalized by Brandi.  Wow it's impressive.  

Here's my card: 

I made a feminine birthday card using this sketch that incorporates blending and images.  Here is my card:

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies: 

• Friendly Hello #158075 R-SAB set No Dies
• Stitched Circles Dies for sentiment 
• 3 leaf punch (r)

You don't always have to take blends and colour in a whole flower.  I used a sponge dauber to add subtle colour in a circular motion to the center of these flowers.  The glossy effect in the center is made by adding a small amount of Nuvo Drops.  It forms kind of a dew drop effect when it dries and gives the flower some depth and dimension. 

Cardstock and Designer Paper:

• Basic White Card base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White mattes cut two - 5" x 3 75" for front and inside
• Basic White scraps for sentiment and two sets of double flower
• Basic Black cut two mattes 5 1/4" x 4" for front and inside
• Scraps basic black for leaves and circle frame
• Scraps Lost Lagoon for floral die cut stems 

Ink:

• Memento Basic Black ink
• Lost Lagoon

Accessories: 

• Blending Brush
• Four square decorative mask #161285 (R)
• Nuvo Drops for flower centers
• Circle template
• Adhesive backed Black Studs x 3 #160767

Well, what do you think?  I'd love to hear from you so let me know if  this card works for you and if so what do you like about it. And, if you're thinking of joining in the AHSC for this week, I'd also love to see what you've made, so send me a message.  Cheers and have a great crafting week!

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

Make Good Use of your Designer Series Papers - Accordion Fun Fold

I think I'm  obsessed with the Stampin' Up!s Flight & Airy DSP in the Sale-a-bration Flyer and the Everyday Details Dies in the new Mini 2024 catalogue.  I've used one or the other or a combination of the two on almost every card I've made in the past week.  

Here  are some of the latest cards I've created with these wonderful paper crafting tools.  

This is a very quick and easy birthday card that's sure to get rave reviews from the recipient.  This fancy fold is called an Accordion Fold.  What makes it unique and fast to assemble is the one layer base and designer paper body.  It's a great card style to have in your bag of tricks especially if you're looking to use up your stash of designer series papers. I've used circles for the focal element on the front and inside the card, but really any die or punch shapes can be used.  to tailor the card to suit the occasion.  

For this card I wanted to focus on the beautiful paper and use it as the background for my sentiments and focal points. 

Whisper White Cardstock: 

Cut 1 piece to measure 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" for the card base. 

Cut 1 piece of to measure 2 3/4" x 5" for the inside panel. 

Cut 2 circles for the inside and outside focal points with a stitched circle die.

Note: for my card I added a full A2 card base, because I wanted to write a note to the recipient and I cut the Highland Heather layer down to 5 3/8 x 4 1/8".  I also cut a 1" x 5 1/2" strip of the dsp to go on the left hand side of the card.  

Highland Heather Layer: 

Cut 1 piece of Highland Heather to 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" for the first layer. Before adhering this piece to the card base use the large circle die from the Everyday Details dies to cut a circle for base of the card front focal point.

Designer Series Paper Layer:
Cut a piece  of dsp to measure 5 1/4" x 11 3/4" ande score it at 1 3/4", 4 3/4" and 7 3/4.  Note: Choose a piece that has images or a pattern on one side and a plain background on the reverse, then decide which side to use on the inside before scoring it. 

Embellishments:

Fussy cut various bird, branch, and floral images from the designer series paper to adhere to the focal points.   Mother of Pearl sequins are used on the front of the card.  

Sentiments:  

The sentiment "Enjoy Your Day" is from the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set featured on page 10 of the Sale-a-bration flyer.  It's stamped in Highland Heather ink.  The "best wishes" stamp set on the inside of the card is from the Artistically Inked  stamp set which can be found on page 114 of the Annual Catalogue.  It's also stamped in Highland Heather Ink. 

I hope you'll try out this fun fold and would love to hear from you about your design.  So much fun to make! 

Happy Stamping!

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Penny Hanuszak, CDN Independent Stampin' Up! Demo 

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