Welcome to my April Last Dance/Last Chance series! Today’s dance partner is Leaf Collection, a versatile, tropical image . News flash: it’s deep discounted to just $10.
Stamps: Leaf Collection, With You in Mind
Color Palette: Basic White, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green,Garden Green
Accessories: Hexagon Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/8 trim (also Last Chance), daubers, Stampin’ Trimmer, Stampin’ Dimensionals
I inked the stamp with daubers, then gave it a light misting to keep everything flowing. You need to work quickly as the ink will start to pool on the larger leaves. My strategy is to do the small ones first, then the larger ones.
Once the image is stamped, cut it diagonally. Use a bit of washi tape to hold the cut pieces together, turn it a quarter turn, and cut it diagonally again. Adhere the 4 pieces with a slight gap between them for an abstract tiled look.
See a couple of alternative designs from last May and June.
Shop Leaf Collection and all of the other Last Chance products today. Supplies are limited, and when they’re gone, they’re GONE.
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I’ve enjoyed playing with all of the things meant to go INTO the shopping cart from Attention Shoppers. This little plant is sweet and simple, so instead of 3 as I did with the cake, I did a line of 5.
Stamps: Attention Shoppers, Leaf Collection
Color Palette: Basic White, Smoky Slate, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Memento Black
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Attention Shoppers dies, Dashing Designs Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Blends, Country Lane DSP, Transparent Adhesive Back Dots, Linen Thread, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green make a bold, bright color combination. I love the way they contrast with the Smoky Slate stripe in the Country Lace DSP. Gray is an easy color to pair, and it’s not as stark as black when you’re want something a little softer. I love that we have grays that lean cool (Smoky Slate) and warm (Gray Granite).
I used both Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends for the leaves. You could easily use just one or the other if you don’t have both.
When I line up my row of plants (or whatever it is) I like to start with the middle. From there I put one on the left edge and one on the right edge and then I squeeze the two middle ones in place. (Yes, measure twice and all that…I made sure 5 would fit before I started.) I also place the middle one first when there are 3. It makes my symmetry-loving brain happy.
The background pieces are the same size, but they’re offset. I hand lettered the sentiment because I couldn’t find what I wanted to say. This card was intended for one of my favorite plant people.
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How many ways do I love thee, Leaf Collection? This versatile background stamp can be used in many ways, but first and foremost it’s a background!
Stamps: Leaf Collection, Sweetly Scripted
Color Palette: Basic White, Summer Splash, Memento Black
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Circle dies, 24-26 In Color DSP, Rhinestone gems, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Up! really hit the DSP Color Family patterns out of the ballpark this year! They’re versatile and varied. Those color packs are a great value – the In Color packs have 4 sheets of each pattern (5 colors) and the Classic Color packs have 2 of each pattern (10 colors).
This layout is quick and easy, and Sweetly Scripted has a sentiment for just about any message you want to send. Whip up a few of these and leave off the message – you can add it in a jiffy and be ready for anything!
And if you don’t have Leaf Collection, shop the Online Store.
The 24-25 Annual Catalog is full of inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.
Painted Petals is the July Paper Pumpkin kit. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features a gorgeous floral box. An exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by July 10th.
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
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Leaf Collection is the most versatile large format stamp we’ve had in a long time. Today’s card uses it traditionally: as a background image.
Stamps: Leaf Collection, Sending Love
Color Palette: Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, So Swirly Embossing Folder, 2 3/8” Circle Punch, 1 3/4” Circle Punch, Linen Thread, Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs, Stampin’ Dimensionals
This layout is not my usual style, but I’m challenging myself to mix things up. I added texture with the embossing folder to break up all the solid color elements.
The card base could easily have been one of the component colors, but I favor white card bases. They’re clean, they don’t distract from the elements of the design, and I don’t need to add another inside panel for the message.
Take a minute to check your large format stamps – if you don’t have something like Leaf Collection you’ll find it in the Online Store. And don’t miss Free Shipping with a qualified order on May 21!
The 24-25 Annual Catalog has arrived in the store! New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.
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Life is Sweet is the June Paper Pumpkin kit. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features 2024-2026 In Colors and lots of sparkle . An exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 second quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by June 10th.
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
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