I am doing the Simple Sunday happy dance!!! Now THIS IS my kind of card!!! Please do not get me wrong…I loved showing you the past 2 days of posts with Will’s goodies…and he loved them…but this is the type and style of card I am all about!
This is my “Breast Cancer Card Week” and I always try to create cards that are super simple yet uplifting! Naturally I will change the sentiment on this…but it looks like Spring to me…how about you?
I wanted to pull off the shelf a stamp set that I have not used in a while and the lucky winner was…Bright Blossoms! This is a cute set and one that I have not used in a while!
Let’s get to the fun…I am a bit bummed that the pictures did not turn out better on the close up’s of the flowers but I am sure you will get the idea!
- Start with the Notecard Size & Envelopes then pull out the whisper white scraps and cut a piece 2 ½” X 3 ½”
- Pulling out the handy-dandy stampin’ friend, the Stamp-a-ma-jig…lets put it to work! The vase was stamped in Pacific Point and then the flowers were stamped in Wild Wasabi….(these 2 colors look fantastic together!!!)
- Using 2 of the fun little punches from the Itty Bitty Shapes Pack…I popped out (4) in each color and shape! The paper colors are Pink Pirouette and Strawberry Slush! Using the mini glue dots, I adhered (1) each over the green flowers!
- Here’s the fun tip! Pull out the mat from a stampin’ piercing and get your Simply Scored Stylus out…gently “push” down into the mat and PRESTO – you get a fun shaped flower!!! I just love the effect this gives when you layer the “curled” one on top of the flat one!
TIP ALERT! – I like to use the liquid Mono glue to adhere the 2nd flower…why? I think if you use another glue dot you will see it …just a teeny tiny dab of glue is all that is needed…press down with the stylus again!
- Where did that darn tiny dot come from for the centers of the flowers? That Owl again….he sure does come in handy…I need to do a post with him as the focal point…I have been using all of his body parts and neglecting him!!! Again…use the mono!
- Let’s get to the fun sentiment – isn’t that font gorgeous! It is from the Another Thank You Photopolymer Set! I am so happy that Stampin’ Up is going to be coming out with more of these great “clear stamps” …I just love them!
- Time to frame this piece…just a “smidge” larger in Wild Wasabi… 2 5/8” X 3 5/8”…I think the “thin” border is the perfect to POP the focal part!
- Last thing to do is…the envelope!!! With the help of the Envelope Liner Framelits and the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper…the finale for this clean card!
I hope that this card brought some “Springtime Joy” into your heart today! You always hear me talk about the weather and how I am not a fan of this winter…well get this – today it is supposed to be 52° and then on Monday we are in a forecast to get 8 – 12” of SNOW…crazy!!!!
We are in March…and now the Sale-a-Bration time-frame has been turned! Remember, for every qualifying order….you will not only get a FREEBIE from Stampin' Up! but you will also get a FREEBIE from me….a swatch book of the Designer Series Paper!
I am feeling like "Rocky" with my cold….I really rarely get sick and I am feeling great….(expect this snow coming)! I have some real "keepers" for you this week….
Enjoy your day…hopefully you can do something fun and remember, I am an email away if you need help! Many thanks for your support and also, I deeply appreciate you sharing my blog with your friends!
Until tomorrow!
I too like these kind of cards Susan, this one is just wonderfull.
We have a sunny day here, so I’m happy dancin’ along with you…lol
I love your cards as they are also my style. I plan to CASE this for my customer thank you’s this month.
Hi Susan, Yes, these are my favorite type of cards also, “Susan Cards” including your little dots. This is a wonderful card and I can’t wait to make a few. Since we will be getting snow too. . . I guess I’ll just have to make some. Love the layering and the flowers. I actually JUST ordered Pacific Blue yesterday. 🙂
Adorable card Susan. These will make great cards for my Mom’s two friends. I have learned so much and always leave your blog site with a smile on my face. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
This is So cute ! Every detail is perfection ! I guess I am going to have to get that silly Owl punch ! I have all of the Bitty Punches and love them . But, more and more people come up with ways to use that Owl …I would love to see you do a “Special” on him ! Thanks for measurements also ,Susan !
I have to agree with everyone else, this is also my kind of card, less is always better. Love your color selection selections and the flowers, something that I keep forgetting and use buttons. Your flowers make it easier to mail.
I love your simple but fantastic card!!! 🙂
What a wonderful card! A smile came to my face immediately. Now I’m wishing for warmer weather. Dance away Susan, dance away!
I had a friend (46) who died in hospice a few days ago. She would have loved a card like this by her bedside. Maybe I can get a couple people together to make cards for the hospice if they don’t get them already. This card is a breath of fresh spring air! Loving the colors and those little flowers are just delightful. We are at -5 with fresh snow from last night and wind chill of who knows! But the sun is shining and makes it seem warmer than it is. Too bad you don’t have background music to the blog – we know what it would be playing! If you run the steps – make sure there is no ice or snow on them – we don’t want you laid up with injuries!
Such a pretty card. I will be there this week to help with the cards for BC. 🙂
Susan – such a happy card! I have this set, barely used and you’ve used it in such a delightful way. Now I have to go make a “Susan” card! I love how you provide measurements – thank you!
Now that is totally cute!
Susan, This card is so you, I love it. I think you could make this for many reasons . the simplicity of this card is so rich . I love it. I have been away for the past two weeks. My sister was very ill and she passed away on Tuesday and her funeral was Saturday march 1, 2014. I have so many email to go through. Thank you for sharing this great card. Hugs, Ellen Hinds