Michele Reynolds
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Beautifully Happy Red Hollyhocks Thanks |
P retty thank you card using Stampin' Up! products including one that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2023.
Cut cardstock and designer paper pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
- card from Basic White Thick Cardstock at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
- 4" x 5-1/4" of green leaves on slightly lighter green background design from Splendid Day 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper
- 3-3/8" x 4-5/8" from Basic White Cardstock
- 1/2" x 2" from Basic White Cardstock
- long, skinny scrap of any cardstock
Adhere the piece of Splendid Day Designer Paper to the front of the Basic White Thick card.
Pick out the second largest Stitched With Whimsy Die. Put it on top of the 3-3/8" x 4-5/8" white rectangle on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so it is centered on the rectangle. Run through the machine.
Note: This die doesn't really cut anything out. Instead, it will add stitching texture to the cardstock.
As you are ready to stamp using the Beautifully Happy Set, place the cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
Mount the outline, complete bouquet image from the Beautifully Happy Set on Block E. Ink it up with the Parakeet Party Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the stitched white rectangle.
Mount the larger grouping of solid flowers and buds image from the Beautifully Happy Set on Block C. Ink it up with the Sweet Sorbet Ink Pad. Stamp it over the top of the previously stamped bouquet image so it fills in the flowers and buds.
Mount the large grouping of solid leaves image from the Beautifully Happy Set on Block D. Ink it up with the Soft Sea Foam Ink Pad. Stamp it over the top of the previously stamped bouquet image so it fills in the leaves.
Mount the grouping of solid buds image from the Beautifully Happy Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Soft Sea Foam Ink Pad. Stamp it over the top of the previously stamped bouquet image so it fills in the buds at the top of the bouquet.
Adhere the stamped and stitched white rectangle to the front of the card in the center.
Unlock the Happy Labels Pick A Punch. Slide one short edge of the thin white strip into the left side of the punch (the side of the punch with the small, rounded scallops) as far as it will go and get it centered. Punch. Repeat on the other end.
Tip: You may need to lightly adhere one end of the long, thin scrap of any cardstock to the back of thin white strip to help you control the thin white strip as you slide it into the punch for punching.
Mount the "thank you" sentiment from the Beautifully Happy Set on Block G. Ink it up with the Sweet Sorbet Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the punched white strip.
Use Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment strip to the front of the card so it is centered over the stems about 1/2" below the bottom of the large, bottom flower.
Cut a 10" piece of the Soft Sea Foam 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon.
Tie a small bow in the center of the ribbon. Trim the ends.
Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the ribbon bow to the front of the card so it is centered under the bottom of the sentiment strip.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up one large Parakeet Party dot from the sheet of 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots making sure that you get the adhesive backing as well. Adhere it to the center of the large flower.