Stamping with Friends Sneak Peek Blog Hop

I’m so excited for the new January – June Mini catalog and freebies with Sale-a-bration during January and February! I’m highlighting one of the FREE items you can get with any purchase of $100. It’s a stamp and paper bundle: Friendly Hello Stamp Set and Friendly Hello DSP! The colors are so soft in this DSP. I love to play with a new stamp set using the coordinating colors that artisan designers have already picked out in the DSP. It takes the pressure off of me to get the colors right. Later when I’ve played with it more I’ll try some bright and bold colors.

For my first play with this awesome bundle, I pulled out my Water Painters, which I sometimes forget about. It’s so easy to look like a pro with our Fluid 100 watercolor paper and some ink. When the lids are closed on our unique Stampin’ ink pads you can give them a firm squeeze to get some ink in the lid. Then when you open the ink pad you have a watercolor palette all ready to use for watercoloring! Simply lift the color up with the Water Painter and apply to the Stazon inked image on the Fluid 100 watercolor paper. I also picked up a bit of watery Granny Apple Green and flicked it across my card to get a splatter effect and then came in with very watered-down Granny Apple Green to go around the image to simulate the hint of a tree behind.

I used my Stamparatus to make sure I got a good imprint on my watercolor paper. Stazon dries very quickly and with the texture of the watercolor paper, it is sometimes hard to get a solid print the first time around. The Stamparatus is perfect for stamping exactly in the same place multiple times to get a perfect imprint.

Another new product I’m using on this card is the new Iridescent Rhinestones! They are beautiful. They are shown in the mini catalog along with the Sweet Talk suite on pages 8-9. Some other annual catalog favorites used on this card are shown in the links below. There is no link yet to the SAB items. They will only be available for free with a qualifying purchase between January 4 – February 28.

If you are in the US and do not already have a demonstrator I would be happy to send you a complimentary set of catalogs. Please fill out this CATALOG REQUEST FORM. Have a happy day and #spreadthejoy of card making by sending a card today!

Linda Moore
Tricia Butts
Karen Egan
Mo Rootes
Caron Bailey
Kelly Place Taranto
Mickey Moore
Deb Smeak ———–> You are here
Rachael Merrick

Product List
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Water Painters
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
Versamark Pad
Basics Embossing Powders
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Stitched Rectangles Dies
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Stamparatus
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Snailed It Stationery Set

I’m so glad you stopped by to check out this stationery set using the soon-to-be retiring Snailed It bundle. I included a mini paper pad, 2 note cards & envelopes and a velcro booklet to hold them all together. I’m sorry to say the DSP is already sold out. But it’s still super cute and you could make this with your own handmade DSP using the stamp set or other paper you have so I’m still going to share it. Be sure to grab a copy of the stamp set and dies (the dies are half off!) before they sell out too!

First take one sheet of 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock and cut it down to 7-5/8″ x 11″.

You will cut this on the long side at 4-9/16″ to get the two pieces below.

Score the piece on the left at 3/8″ along the right side and 2″ up from the bottom for the pocket. Keep the little tab on the bottom right and fold and glue on that panel to add a little gusset to hold the cards.

The other piece on the right should be 6-7/16″ wide by 7-5/8″ tall. Score that piece at 3/8″ along the left side, 1-1/2″ from the right side and again 3/8″ in from that, and also 2″ up from the bottom for the pocket.

Snip off the bottom right corner on the right panel.

See the tabs on the bottom of the right panel on both sides? Snip those off too, it was too loose to put in the notebook with those still on. You’ll be using a thin line of liquid glue to fold up the pockets. Add an extra line of glue along the bottom of the right pocket, where the fold is. That way the notepad is more centered on the panel and doesn’t “sink” too low.

I got the notepads from the Dollar Tree in a stack of 5. I just used one of the notepads and slipped the cardboard backing in the pocket after it was glued and dry. This way the notepad can be replaced once it runs out of paper.

I added DSP to the front cut at 4″ x 5-1/2″ and 1-7/8″ x 5-1/2″ using the Snailed It DSP. I also punched some patterns from this paper using the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch. The envelope die in these dies is so stinking cute! That envelope die and the stitched postage label die used below are worth getting the die set alone, especially at half off. Such useful pieces.

I created two note cards using the DSP and the stitched label die. The snails are cut out from the DSP too. There are stamps that match these exact images in the stamp set since the DSP is sold out. I stamped the notepad with the mushrooms to add some extra cuteness. That’s stamped in Calypso Coral. I was going to do Blushing Bride to match the DSP but I didn’t want it to be too subtle. I thought the Real Red would be too harsh.

Can you see the velcro dot on the inside of the right panel? It’s clear so it’s pretty hard to see. I like those small velcro dots as they don’t add a lot of bulk to papercrafts. I could have put a small magnet under the DSP on the front sides instead, but I haven’t used my velcro dots in a while. You can also see the two 1/8″ holes I punched in the front panel to secure the Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. I thought it added a nice flair to the front.

Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to keep hopping along to see other retiring favorites by others on the Stamping with Friends Design Team. Don’t forget to place your order before your favorites are gone for good. Happy stamping!

Linda Moore
Tricia Butts
Donna Schness
Caron Bailey
Deb Smeak ——You are here!

A Touch of Ink Birthday Card Set

I had lots of fun creating this set of birthday cards. First I used A Touch of Ink set to cover a whole 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheet of Basic White cardstock with Memento Black ink. Then I added in the small leaf from the same set. The “fill” is stamped with Pear Pizzazz for the small leaf and Petal Pink for the flowers. Then I came in with a sponge dauber and added some interest in the center of the flowers with Calypso Coral. Finally, I added the splatter stamp in Daffodil Delight. I think it turned out pretty cute!

I cut this sheet down to four sheets of 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″, saving a number of long 1/2″ strips to decorate the insides. I cut both black and white layers for each card at 4-7/8″ x 3-5/8″, black for the front layer and white for the inside layer. I used 1/2″ x 4-7/8″ strips of Basic Black to stamp the Happy Birthday greeting from Posted for You in Versamark and embossed with white embossing powder. Those strips are on black dimensionals and all the layers adhered together. Then I stamped some mini butterflies from Butterfly Gala with Memento and Daffodil and punched out with the Butterfly Duet punch. I love putting these butterflies on cards using mini glue dots so the wings stick up! Such a nice touch.

Since the card uses 4 colors besides black and white I used all four of those as base colors: Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz. I couldn’t decide which I liked best so I did them all! 🙂

I used the saved 1/2″ strips of the front design on 5/8″ strips of black and glued these to the inside white layer along the top. I also stamped a sentiment from Butterfly Gala along with another mini butterfly on the inside.

Since this was a set of four, I put them in our clear acetate card boxes. It showcases the cards and the matching envelopes perfectly since it’s clear! I added a little slip on the back that shows the inside sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by to check out this fun project! It would make a great gift too. You can purchase any of these items by clicking on them below to take you to my store. A Touch of Ink set is FREE and only available until the end of February 2021, less than two weeks away! For any orders under $150 please use Host Code JTVK4JCJ until the end of February. Happy stamping!

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Paper Pumpkin Alternative – Mailbox Treats!

Mailboxes are especially cute because we send cards. And when we get to make tiny ones and fill them with candy and deliver a mailbox…gah, adorable. We had fun on the Live today making these little treats, even though my camera wouldn’t orient the correct way! We powered through and made it work anyway. You can view the video here on YouTube:

Here are the mailbox measurements:

Patterned paper: 5-1/2″ x 3-1/4″, scored at 1/2″ on each shorter side

Plain coordinating Cardstock: 6″ x 5-1/2″

1. Place the plain cardstock in the trimmer with the 5-1/2″ side up and cut at 3/4″, set aside strip.

2. Rotate to 6″ side up and cut at 3″. You’ll have 2 equal pieces, set one aside.

3. Place one piece on the 4-3/4″ side up and cut at 3-1/4″. Discard cut off.

4. Turn same back to 3″ side up and cut at 1-1/2″ to get two equal pieces at 1-1/2 x 3-1/4″

5. Bring back other 4-3/4″ x 3″ and score on all sides at 3/4″

6. Cut flaps and notch them. Cut them on the long side so they tuck into the sides and not the front of the box.

7. Add adhesive to flaps and assemble box.

8. Bring back 3/4″ strip with 6″ side up. Score at 1/2″, and then move over to almost 1-1/4″ and cut. This is the front pull tab.

9. Cut two more pieces at 1/2″ to create two sides of the flag.

10. Rotate short side up and cut a strip at 1/4″

11. Trim this 1/4″ piece to 2″, this is the flag pole.

12. Assemble according to video. 🙂

I used Poppy Parade as my cardstock color along with the January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Sending Hearts and the optional add on. Email me at debjoysmeak@delightofmyart.com with any questions, to request a catalog or to be added to the email list. Join me on Facebook or YouTube at Delight of my Art.

Happy stamping!

New ‘Hey Chick’ Bundles Available TODAY!

In 2017 the stamp set Hey Chick was available as a Sale-a-bration item and it was very popular. These funny chickens were popping up all over the place. I especially love the one with the poofy head popping in from the side, haha! I was thrilled to see the Hey Birthday Chick stamp set in the new spring mini with the same chickens from 2017 in different poses. But wait there’s more! They decided to add dies to complement it AND bring back the 2017 set AND make dies for that one too! Hooray! They will be available starting today, February 2, 2021, until the end of June or while supplies last.

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Chickens are such funny creatures: the noises they make, the hilarious waddle-run because they’re so fluffy and chunky, the excitement (eggcitement?) about treats. ❤ We got chickens for the first time in March of 2020. They are pretty easy to care for and so fun to watch. I love finding eggs in the nesting boxes because it means I get to eat fresh chicken eggs every morning. Should I make them a thank you card? Hahaha!

Here are some more samples using these bundles. Which chicken is your favorite? Leave a comment below.

Freebies for shopping? Yes, please!

I LOVE January because it’s full of brand new goodies and freebies from Stampin’ Up! Today kicks off our new mini catalog, the release of the new Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine AND my favorite: SALE-a-bration!

For those new to Stampin’ Up!, SALE-a-bration (SAB) is when your crafty purchases add up to even more freebies. Every $50 or $100 increment earns you free gifts out of the SAB brochure. This SAB promotion is only during January and February.

“What? Last year it was three months long. What gives?”

We are getting TWO SALE-a-brations this year! Whoop whoop! So the items available in this SAB brochure are only available for January and February, there are no second release products and we’ll get new choices for freebies later in the year. So exciting!

To check out the available SAB items you can earn for FREE right now click HERE.

We also are launching the new Mini January – June catalog. This has a bunch of spring items, Valentine’s, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, lots of flowers for all occasions as well as great every day items. I’ve just done a detailed catalog walkthrough on Facebook Live if you’ve got your favorite beverage (it’s a long one!). You can view that walkthrough HERE. Let me know what your favorite bundles are! I love the Sweet Strawberry bundle with matching freebies from the SAB brochure, among lots of others, haha! You can see all the NEW products from the January – June mini catalog in my online store HERE.

We also have a replacement for our Whisper White! Starting today you can order our brand new Basic White products in 7 different products. Those are available here. I’m sooo glad that I have a thick white cardstock available

Please let me know if you would like the annual catalog (the big one) or if you need these two new catalogs: the mini and the SAB. I’d be happy to send you complimentary catalogs. Right now with every catalog bundle I send out I’m also including a unique “artist trading card” as a mini preview of something new from the catalogs. I’ll be showing these on my Facebook page throughout the month. When you see the one you received, make sure to take a selfie with it and post it! You’ll get a discount on your first order from me through the end of February. More free stuff, yay!

One more thing! The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (I’m going to call this the mini boss) is available starting today! Here’s the blurb from the website: Spend your time crafting, not cutting! The Stampin’ Up! Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine makes precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. Use with dies and embossing folders to easily create accents and elements for cards, scrapbook pages, party invitations, classroom projects, and more.

This mini boss folds up just like the new big boss. Both of these machines can be seen HERE. If you order either one of these from me I will gift you a free embossing folder of your choice. Yes, there are a few choices of embossing folders, even for the mini boss! You can place your order and let me know which folder you want. The next time I order I will order it for you and mail or deliver it to you when it arrives. I use my big boss on nearly every project I make, usually a stitched tag shape. If you are new to either machine I highly recommend the Stitched Shapes dies as you’ll get a great variety: four each of circles, ovals and squares with stitched details. I have used this die set the most out of all my dies. (Tip: If you get the mini boss and these dies, make sure you add another $10 to your order to get more in SAB freebies!!)

STITCHED SHAPES DIES

Stampin’ Rewards! If your order is over $150 (or you have a party and all orders together are over $150) then you receive rewards based on the total according to this chart. If your order is under $150, please use the January host code JTVK4JCJ and I’ll send you a free card in the mail.

As an additional bonus during SAB there is also a free stamp set at the $300 level. It’s called Punch Party and it’s super cute. It coordinates with quite a few of our current punches (sold separately): Rectangular Postage Stamp, Double Oval Punch, Heart Punch Pack. The best way to earn this is to get together with friends and host a party. You can even do this online! Let me know if you’re interested by emailing me at debjoysmeak@delightofmyart.com.

PUNCH PARTY HOST PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

Happy shopping!!

Create easy and beautiful Christmas Cards: Snip & Flip Layout!

The Snip & Flip card layout makes it easy to create lots of cards at once.

This fabulous Feels Like Frost designer series paper, with it’s striking wintery photos on one side and shimmery silver foil on the other, inspired me to create a layout that not only works great with this paper but also with other patterns and themes! It’s so easy, I wonder why I haven’t seen this before.

Since this is 6″ x 6″ paper I’ll go over how to cut this size paper and then how to do it with 12″ x 12″. With your pattern facing right side up, cut at 4″ so you have a 4″ x 6″ piece and a 2″ x 6″ piece. Taking the 4″x6″ piece, turn so the 6″ side is at the top and cut at 4.5″. You will turn them both right facing again and just flip the bottom piece over. So simple! And you have some wiggle room to show more or less of the main image because of the way this is cut. Each pack of 6″ x 6″ paper has 48 sheets, so that’s at least 48 cards using this layout, plus another 24 or so with the strips left over.

I’ve used the 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon to cover the seam (wrapped around the bottom portion) and have popping out from under my greetings, which are on dimensionals. The great thing about this ribbon is it is incredibly easy to color using our Blends! The white and silver look stunning with all paper, but it was a fun way to add another pop of color. That ribbon also comes in Vanilla/Gold so you can really match any project.

For a 12″ x 12″ piece of patterned paper you would simply cut at 4″ and 8″ and then in half again at the 6″ on the other side so you have 6 pieces of 4″ x 6″ paper. You’ll be able to make 6 cards with that. And with a whole pack of paper, that’s 72 EASY cards!

You might be wondering what to do with the 2″ strip we have left from the 6″ x 6″ papers. I took those strips and cut most of them into 1″ x 6″ strips and then just layered them on my card. Using both sides I was able to add some color to the cards without another ink color. I used Basic Gray ink on all of these cards along with the versatile Christmas stamp set Wrapped in Christmas. This set has a variety of text styles and shapes that make it a great set to use for many projects both big and small.

I hope you like this Snip & Flip card layout. I’d love to see any cards you create using this method. You can email me or Facebook message me and I might feature your card on my next Facebook post. You can make 40 cards very easily with these products:

*One Pack of Thick Whisper White cardstock – 24 sheets (enough for 40 cards plus 4 sheets left over for greetings)

*One pack of medium Whisper White envelopes – 40 envelopes

*One pack of Feels Like Frost designer series paper – 48 6″ x 6″ double sided sheets (photos on one side and silver foil and white on the other)

*One spool of 3/8″ Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon – 10 yards, enough for 5″ on all 40 cards plus lots left over

Adhesive of your choice (I recommend Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal and Stampin’ Seal +)

Make 72 cards by getting 2 packs each of the paper and envelopes! You’ll still have enough designer series paper and ribbon to complete 72 cards. That comes to $1.08 per card including the 3 adhesives! That’s an incredible value…and it’s easy…and beautiful! Win Win Win! Click on any of the links below to shop this project and use hostess code BBYDY94P during the month of November. Happy Stamping!

#spreadthejoy

What’s inside the NEW catalog?

Annual Catalog 2020-2021

It’s always exciting to see the new items available in the Stampin’ Up! catalog. Where are my stamp geeks at? This is the annual catalog which will be available for the entire year from June 3, 2020 to May 3, 2021. The catalog program is switching up just a bit which I think will be fantastic. The annual catalog is actually a smidge smaller than years prior BUT the two supplement catalogs will be bigger and around for longer than before. That is great news. More time with the Christmas catalog? Yes, please! (It starts in August. Wow!)

There is also a Beginner Brochure which is small and easy to navigate. This is intended to make it easier for beginners to know where to start. There are actually two stamp sets in there that aren’t even in the annual catalog so everyone will be getting BOTH catalogs when you request a catalog because I don’t want you to miss out on anything.

Here are links for you to view the annual catalog and the beginner brochure.

There are a few promotions going on in June as well that I want you to be aware of. For any party or personal order that reaches $250+, the hostess or orderer gets an additional $25 free in Stampin’ Rewards! So instead of getting $25, you’ll be getting $50!

If you are looking through the catalog and your wish list is SUPER LONG like mine is you might consider getting the starter kit which has an additional awesome bonus in the month of June. The starter kit is always the best deal in the catalog. You get $125 worth of product for only $99. You’ll enjoy free shipping on this order, a free past Paper Pumpkin kit, business supplies, and a box of current catalogs to hand out to your friends. Plus you can enjoy a 20% discount on your future orders. As a demo I get to view and order from catalogs at least a month early. There is NO OBLIGATION to sell or have parties and you’ll get no pressure from me to do so. If you want to continue getting the discount you can meet the quarterly quota and if you don’t you just get to be my customer again. BONUS: In the month of June you get to pick ANY bundle from the catalog for FREE on top of all the other goodies you pick out. I love that Stampin’ Up! lets you pick your own starter kit instead of picking it for you. You get what YOU want! So if you want everything, consider this option and join my team #spreadthejoy. <3

PS. You can stack these two offers together! Get the starter kit for $99, get the extra bundle AND host a party/place an order over $250 and enjoy all the extra Stampin’ Rewards yourself! Gotta love freebies. You have until the end of June!

Information on the Starter Kit

Join me on Facebook for a catalog walk-through today, which will stay posted for viewing later. Enjoy your day and happy crafting!

Teacher Thank You Gift Card Pocket Card

I can’t believe another school year went by already!  My oldest will be in MIDDLE SCHOOL next year!  My son will be in third and the twins will be going to first grade.  So crazy!  Time sure is flying by.  We’ve been super busy this spring and life doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.  Life is about the journey, not the destination though, right?

I really like how this teacher thank you card came out.  I am in love with the Daisy Delight stamp set and punch.  They always turn out beautifully.  And I love the idea of the hidden pocket inside for a gift card.  Let me tell you how I put this together.

First I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and cut it halfway down the long side, so the piece is 4 1/4″ x 11″.  Score this in the middle at 5 1/2″ and also 2 7/8″.  This will fold in to form the pocket on the inside of the front.  I decorated this with a piece of Designer Series Paper in Lemon Lime Twist and then the flap with a solid piece of Lemon Lime Twist stamped with Lemon Lime Twist.  Can you tell I like this color?  Ha!  Actually I think the pocket is a bit over-decorated so I think I may just do the lemon lime twist on the white fold-over pocket on the next one.  I do have to make 4 of these for the kids’ teachers.  I also punched with the Every Day Label Punch on the edge of the pocket before I glued down the edges with Tear and Tape.

The ink colors I used are Basic Black Archival (retired), Lemon Lime Twist, Call Me Clover, Sweet Sugarplum (retired), and Blackberry Bliss.  (I guess I could have used Rich Razzleberry stamped off, but this was easier since I had it.  I’ll link to Rich Razzleberry below.)  It is all stamped right on the card base except for the front Daisy, which is punched out with the daisy punch.  I stamped the daisy in Sweet Sugar Plum and then used a sponge dauber right on the stamp in the center in Blackberry Bliss.  After punching the flowers out I sponged lightly again in Blackberry Bliss in the center.  I punched out a 1/2″ circle in Lemon Lime Twist for the center of the flower and put the largest Faceted Gems in clear on top.  So pretty!  I really like the gradient in the leaves.  I got the idea from Pinterest from Artisan Paula Dobson.  The leaf fill stamp is stamped in solid Lemon Lime Twist and then I sponged on Call Me Clover on half of the image before stamping it over the outline I had already stamped on the front.

I also stamped the cute little bee from the Touches of Texture stamp set and colored in the body with Crushed Curry and a Blender Pen.  I also colored the wings with Wink of Stella.  Love the subtle sparkles!  I think the teachers will like these.  I left the inside blank so I could write a really detailed note about how much we appreciate them.  I’m going to have the kids include thankful notes to fold inside as well.  Teachers love to hear how the kids loved being in their class.

Have you made any teacher gifts this year?  I’d love to see what you’ve made!  You can add a picture to our Facebook group .

Happy stamping!

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set

Daisy Punch

Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Medium Whisper White Envelopes

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

1/2" Circle Punch

Clear Faceted Gems

Sponge Daubers

Blender Pens

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Everyday Label Punch

Tear & Tape Adhesive

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive Refill

Stampin' Trimmer

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Lots of Lavender

This Lots of Lavender set is super pretty!  I used every single stamp in this set on each card and envelope set.  And these cards have a fun secret.  THEY SMELL LIKE LAVENDER!  What?!  Ok, maybe you guessed that from the one where you can actually see the lavender through the shaker window…but they actually all have lavender chambers behind the front panel.  Super fun, right?  There is a limited time to earn this set for free, but for now Sale-a-bration is still going strong!  I’ll be featuring the free sets you can earn with your qualifying purchases until SAB ends March 31.  We made the ‘amazing’ one above in our weekly Cocktail & a Card class this week and I also made that one for my second ever Facebook live.  You can view that video with this link and see how I put the shaker part together.

All of these cards are your regular A2 size cards (half a sheet of cardstock folded in half) and the white panels are all 4″ x 5.25″.  All of these have discreet small holes poked in the front so you can smell the lavender through the cards.

This was the first card I tried.  I used Sweet Sugarplum cardstock and ink, but then added some Soft Sky ink over the top to make the lavender a little bit more blue.  I think most people are using Wisteria Wonder ink for this set, which looks fabulous, but that is a color that I don’t have in my collection right now.  It’s a way to stretch your imagination if you have to use what you have!  You can see the small circle of holes I poked to the lower right of the flowers in the window sheet.  I like this one, but I’m not a super fan of seeing the lavender.  They just look dry and not really super pretty like the rest of the card.  The sentiment here is from Picture Perfect Birthday.  I love the fonts in this set!  So scripty and pretty.  I especially love the one that says ‘treat yourself.’

On the next two cards I decided to hide the lavender so you can smell it but not see it.  I really like the color Rich Razzleberry so I decided on the others that I would just do a stamp-off technique to get a lighter purple.  I made a mask using a sticky note pad that is fully sticky instead of just at the top.  I fussy cut around it and stuck it on the center flower and then did the side ones.  The purples here are all Rich Razzleberry in either full strength or stamped off once.  The green is Pear Pizzazz.  The ‘Thank You’ sentiment here is from another free Sale-a-bration set Heartfelt Blooms.  You really can’t see the holes very well, but there are many throughout the blooms so you can smell the lavender.  A word about getting dried lavender: I bought mine through eBay.  I had no idea how much a pound of dried lavender would be.  I have 2 ginormous bags of dried lavender now.  Haha!  I show one of them in the video above.  You probably do not need to buy this much dried lavender!!

I really liked the clean look of this last one and it was the easiest to do for my class.  Which one do you like best?  Did you get this set for SAB?

Please click on the links below to shop for any of these products.  Happy stamping!

Product List

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack

Window Sheets

Lots Of Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set

Celebrate You Thinlit Dies

Heartfelt Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set

Medium Whisper White Envelopes

Old Olive 1/8" Sheer Ribbon

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon

Paper-Piercing Tool

Foam Adhesive Strips

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

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