April 1st! It’s cold.The trees are blooming, the daffodils are confused and again, it is cold. (well to me it is) When I hear the word April I do a happy dance gig because in my pea brain I say – WINTER IS OVER….and then I ask myself – why is it cold?!?! This will all change in a snap but using the words snap – this card comes together in a SNAP….
This is the way that I like my cards…this is the way I roll with my stampin’ – I am super happy to say that I did finish the kit using this stamp set and one would think I would be sick and tired of it because I have used it soooooooo many times working on the kits that I just couldn’t help myself to use it for you this weekend as I do love this bundle.
For those of you that purchased the kit…here is another great way to use this stamp set and amazing bundles. Let’s chat about this bundle.There are (2) things that I really like about this bundle…
- The framelits are amazing and oh so unique. There are so many things that you can do with them because it cuts out the shape like out framelits usually do, but it also cuts out the detailed part without cutting it into a small shape (just watch this short video and you wil get it – it is very unique and versatile – WAY TO GO SU for the design.
- You know that I am the “clean gal” – well I admit – I like these stamps as they have a rustic, distressed feel to them as you can see that they are not perfectly smooth images. To me, this gives a feeling of warmth and comfort.
I am trying to take your advice and use the Tip Top Taupe color more before it is retired. You all are right – it is a fabulous neutral. I hav a trio of great close up pictures for you to gander at.
In the background you can see how I used the die actually cutting it twice and the end result a beautiful, lacy looking flower that I anchored down with some tear and tape hidden under the other flower. (I just love to find ways to hide adhesives and still let the natural curve of the flower do its thing!)
Below you can see that I used something that I rarely do – use a decorative ribbon as a focal point on a card. This is a ribbon that I have not seen for a while but here is a heads up….IF and WHEN this ribbon goes to clearance because it is a retiring in color item….I would snatch it up if the price is right!
WHY??? It is so easy to work with and it makes gifts and boxes look great. You can make a simple flat knot bow and it looks like a dream! Today I simply anchored it across the card and ran a strip of Tear & Tape across.
Look at the picture and you can see how nice and flat it lays. I think we forget about using ribbon like this (well I know I forget) but when I see the whole picture together – I love it!
Below you will see that I did a quick fussy cut on the flower (top one) and adhered that to the larger one below. Doing this is easy but more importantly, it gives depth and feel – this is what adds that special touch.
I sure am hoping that Stampin’ Up! continues to carry the paper in all of the collections of paper stacks. I just think that it is great that when you need a certain color to work with a project – PRESTO….you will have it!
If they get carried over in the next catalog, you know that I will offer them – I just love them.
Well, there you go! Still no word about the potential NEW Itell….I am hoping that we get a call today – it really has mad me sad but as long as the animal has a great home….that is all that matters.
So glad that you enjoyed Milo’s picture…the band-aids are still on and he is “milking the attention” – animals are so funny.
Many thanks for a wonderful and fun SAB. The 3 months zoomed by. It brings me happiness and joy to see so many of you get excited. I hope that you have a fantastic day and I look forward to stepping it up for YOU tomorrow!
Yes Susan, too cold still for me too. Maybe because it isn’t even 5 a.m. This card has so much going for it, the colors, style and texture are great. The only think I can think of to step it up would be to swap out the white CS for TTT. That would be a different look.
Enjoy your Saturday. Hope you get that call.
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You know me too well as that is what I WAS going to do but I switched it back to white…..you ‘ll have to see….hugs my friend!
Still cold here, too, and rainy. Beautiful card….very smooth and soft. I like the taupe…..It’s a calming color. Can’t wait for tomorrow…..perhaps a layer of taupe or some dots.
Hmmmmm……maybe!!!! Come back and see – I am loving this taupe just as it is time to leave….GO FIGURE!
Your card looks Amazing, Susan! It’s clean and simple yet elegant all at the same time….how fun is that! I Love all the white space letting the flowers and foliage take center stage. Wow! Really cool design~ I loved seeing your precious pup yesterday. He looked so pitiful with the bandage on his ear; poor baby. I’m sure he learned his lesson about another dog’s bones though!
Thanks Roberta – this is a card that is up your alley…..I hope tomorrows will be as well. Milo is doing great – WE finally took the Band Aids off…..I think he liked them and I was shocked that the others did not take them off!
lush and plush . . . how gorgeous for spring.
Spring is in the air….I THINK?????
Susan, What a pretty card. I love how you made the taupe double flowers that is such a great idea. I love this set. This looks like spring.
It is cold and rainy here too. I am sorry you have boyt heard anything about your fur baby. Hugs my friend, Ellen Hinds
This really is a fun bundle. The details are just stunning with these framelits! Happy weekend Ellen!
Love this card, Susan. Those flowers just pop with the matching ribbon. I’m loving the sun today even though the temp is cold. It’s much better than the rainy, dreary day we had yesterday. I always look forward to your stepped up version on Sundays. Take care.
I was happy with the ribbon…..I forget about using it like this on a card but it works.
My last minute SAB order included this bundle, and now I really can’t wait to get it!!! This is a beautiful card! You always use the best color combinations, this one is so warm and comfy looking.
We woke up to 6 new inches of snow and still coming down…..only wish I could say it was an April Fools joke, but alas it is not!! It is pretty and it won’t last long….that’s the good news!!! ? I love April, and look forward to the warm weather ahead.
SNOW…Oh no – we are hopefully DONE WITH THAT….I just want that Spring weather that makes everyone happy!!!! Spring is my favorite time of the year (when we really have a nice Spring)
Okay I hate to be a brag blogger BUT it is a warm and delightful 72 degrees here in the sunny south !!
Pretty card ,Susan ! I still think the ones you did for the Stamp Of The Month one with the blue and yellow was my fave !! This is a beautiful set and I have not inked it up YET !!! But you sure are giving me some great CASE cards !!
I popped back late last night to see if you left us a message about that potential Itell w/fur …..sigh!
The Zoo is going to have those adorable little foxes on tonight ….maybe you should get one of those !! GIGGLE !!
Go get that stamp set inked up!!! It is a beauty! We are going to have a busy couple of TV days Sonny….the Basketball…the Country Music Awards and then the VOICE….we are set!
We had gloom and doom all week with rainy drizzly days. Today I woke up to the sun! It is getting cloudy now but I think I can make this happiness thing hold out most of the day. We are going to sign our taxes though this afternoon so this happiness thing might be a little iffy then.
This card is pretty nifty and not sure how you will change it up. Possibly put something in the white space, enamel dots on the center of the flower or a mat of some color. Whatever, just bring it on!
Maybe the foster family is still trying to adjust or who knows what. The perfect Itell four legged member will come along eventually if not sooner. Darn, I have been trying to walk on all fours just in case but it is just too hard…I would love to be an Itell fur baby I guess I just will have to settle for being a PAL for now.
You have some great ideas in this card today. First, I love the color combinations. Next using the outline flower die twice is just genius in my book. And lastly, the layout is perfect. Simple but a bold statement. You’ve peaked my imagination.
Awe, thank you – you are so sweet. I can see the 3 of you making this but I think that tomorrows you are really going to like, just sayin’
Well, just in case you were going to look at those foxes on The Zoo tonight ,Susan …..I was planning on recording the program and all they have listed are reruns !! They have been showing the upcoming show all week about these precious little foxes !! Shoot , I am disappointed !
Oh NO!!!!! We can’t have Sonny disappointed!!!! You are my ray of sunshine!
It really hard to believe just added a little more detail makes all the difference on a card that I thought was perfect to begin with.
I like today’s version better than Saturdays, and both are so pretty;
Susan, now that SU no longer sells my favorite white pen to use on cards to make dashes or dots what do you use for a replacement pen?
Gorgeous card. I’m looking forward to receiving this bundle and getting to play with it.