Good Morning! I hope that everyone had a great weekend and is charged up for a great week ahead! On the East Coast we had a bit of relief from the heat but it will be back in FULL FORCE this week so if you live in an area with high heat and humidity, be careful!
I know that you all have been hearing about the new limited edition bundle that will be available to purchase starting August 2nd. (Well, that is not quite true as if you are a demonstrator, you could order it now)….so think about it this way, join the fun and be able to get your crafty paws on it now! (just saying) 🙂
Below you will see the super fun bundle that will be available for you to purchase and I invite you to look at all of the possibilities that this bundle offers! Naturally the Tree and it’s details are super amazing…but look at the sentiments and the fonts – total keepers!
Remember~Â for every $50 increment you spend this month, Stampin’ Up! will send you via email a $5.00 voucher to be used in August….so now is a great time to be taking advantage of this “buy now…spend later” opportunity (There are no restrictions on how many $5 vouchers you can earn) and I am offering DOUBLE PAW PRINTS thru this Thursday, July 14th!
I have a parade of pictures for you and I hope that they bring a smile to your face! The details of the leaves are amazing, Stampin’ Up! has really out done themselves with this beauty.
I hope that you can see that I cut the entire tree out in the Early Espresso and then I did use the stamp of the tree stump (in Soft Suede)….I just layered it over top as I wanted the base of the tree to be larger.
I adore the way that you can still see the tree limbs (early espresso) with the leaves over top! A simple snip of some extra leaves did the trick to mimic them falling and on the ground! Won’t this be a FUN set for fall!!! I am already thinking of the beautiful ways we can change it up
You can see how I placed the adhesives. I first dotted some green glue on the tree and then placed the leaves on top! (you can also see the boo-boo I made as I was trying a different shade of green but I did not like it so….FLIP IT OVER and presto – re-stamp….save when you can!) 😉
The new foam adhesive strips are true keepers to have on hand. Not only are they great that they are super thin, I love the fact that you can bend them and cut them to any size you need~ I call that a time saver!
You can see that the entire tree/sentiment are popped up! This really makes the card super special. Being able to stamp the grass and then add some leaves on top of the grass really gives a great dimension.
You know me, I adore my Bakers Twine and today is no different! It always adds so much and using simple glue dots does the trick each and every time. (Remember…it’s the basics like this that make what we do work) 😛Â
A super quick “low down” on this adorable DSP for the back flap of the envelope! I have a confession…I did purchase the new sponge brayer but have not used it until this card. I honestly was not 100% thrilled with the flimsiness of the handle so I think I just pushed it to the back-burner but yesterday I thought….let’s try this thing!
Well…I did and I am glad! It was super easy to use and I went and washed it out and it cleaned up perfectly for the next project. It was fun to roll back and forth to get the “just right” color I was looking for. How do you like it? This paper, Irresistibly Floral has 6 different tone on tone prints that allow you to use them “as is” or color it as I did today!
There you go! I was on a roll yesterday and I have made up some other cards for you later to post about this bundle. I think that when you see them you will say WOW, they are so different! That is what is fun to do with a stamp set – to stretch it in many ways so you can justify the purchase of it! (trust me, I get that)
Feel free to pin this for the future…because when you get your own in August…I hope that you case away! 🙂
Have a fabulous Summer day….stay cool and I hope to see you back here tomorrow for Tuesday Tips! I have something for you that I think will be a great “check list” – reminder for you!
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Beautiful card, Susan. I love how you snipped some extra leaves to have them falling to the grass. I love the font of the sentiments in this stamp set. Have a great day!
Love this card! The red, green, and browns are perfect together. I love the branches peeking out. I too wondered about the roller when it arrived. You have given me incentive to use it! Can’t wait to see the other ideas you have for this bundle.
I love my daily dose of sunshine from you, Susan! This card is beautiful and, I agree, so many possibilities with this set. The falling of the leaves are a great touch and I forgot about using the brayer and the specialty paper. Thanks!
I admit, I also forget about the brayer and I was tickled pink…..oops – I should say red with the end result!
Oh My Gosh! I was on the fence about this bundle but now I HAVE TO HAVE IT! Looks like I will be placing another order! You are such an enabler!!! Love today’s card and can’t wait to see more!
YOU of all people will make AMAZING projects with this and the tree…apple – PERFECT for a teacher!
Oh, Susan! I soooooo did not want to order this bundle! Why, oh why, did you have to post this adorable card???
Now I have to have it! Back to order entry, I must go. Lol!
I hope that you ordered it….you will be happy!
Love your card with all it’s popped up leaves. I see you added extra leaves here and there. Did you stamp a separate tree top and then cut them out of that? It’s cool. Also, people often comment on my love of foam tape and layer but you have me beat. I bow to the queen!
So happy that you like the card. Yes, I did stamp an extra leave part and trust me, you can cut leaves for many, many cards! I have not used the foam tape a bunch but it is PERFECT for this! Very happy with it. Love this special bundle
Hi Susan . . . I don’t think I got this post today and missed you . . . so I went looking for you, and boy and I glad. This card is great. Still on the fence about it for me, but I’m getting closer. Oh, ha ha. I just went back and read the other comments. It looks like you got us all saying the same thing . . . you enabler you!
🙂
What can I say but enabling is FUN…
Oops . . . P.S. . . . F.Y.I. . . I did find you in my mail box. 🙂
The foam strips remind me of the song….”bend me, shape me, anyway you want to!” which I now have in my head! By the way, does anybody else use the excess sticky rubber in the same fashion? I wanted a really popped up layer and used some old rubber pieces. The person who received it makes cards and asked where did I get the popped up dimensionals or did I just use 3 of them? Anyway, fun card and I love all the little details. Great colors too and that envelope! I just might have to play with some daubers with this paper – I decided I didn’t need my brayer from junior high art class when we sold my parent’s house so I pitched it. Duh, silly me.
Enough, Paul – the Minion – Bunyon is cutting up a humongous tree branch than broke off yesterday in the wind. It is pretty darn hot out and I better check on him. I am sure his little denim coveralls are soaking wet as well as his gold T-shirt. It smashed one of his flower beds which he is still furious about. What a way to spend a vacation…..
You are a mess and I mess that I adore! Love the “bend me”…..I always use the sides of the extra dimensions….they are great but this adhesive fits the bill for not having to cut it!
Sorry to hear about the tree, it always makes me sad when a beautiful tree comes down! Guess you might get some firewood!?!?!
Your card is great! I ordered the bundle yesterday and can’t wait to receive it. 🙂
Awesome job!!
GOOD FOR YOU! Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I think it is a keeper! Hi Caleb!
Hi Susan! Its been awhile since I’ve visited your blog and you never disappoint! You really knocked it out of the park with one. I love all the little details and the brayering…….what can I say but brilliant! I love your blog…hugs