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2018 A Team Reunited Blog Hop

in Cardmaking, Creativity, Techniques on 03/21/19

Hello stamping friends! I’ve missed you! Xox   It’s been a while.  A couple of the “old” 2018 Artisan Friends have decided to get together for a Blog Hop today.  We are showcasing fun crafting projects. I’m beyond excited for this mini reunion:)

You may have just arrived here from my wonderful and talented friend  from the UK,  Emma Goddard. I adore her projects for today’s Hop!  She was with us the last time and continues to inspire you this year by remaining on the Artisan Team for the second year in a row.

For today’s hop, I’ve focused my attention on the Occasions Catalogue.  Get all your goodies before the June 3rd deadline. For my projects today, I was inspired by the card on page eighteen of the Occasions Catalogue.  I created a twist with a fancy fold card.

Included below are simple instructions:

  • Cut a 4 ¼ x 11 piece of cardstock
  • Score at 1 ¼ and 6 ½
  • Cut a 3 ¾  x 4 ¼  piece of Whisper White cardstock
  • Adhere to the card base

Tip#1:  This folded card is so fun to embellish. There are two ways that I have done these cards.  To keep it close, I either use a Velcro and attach it inside the slim border or in this situation I embellished it with the whisper white polka dot ribbon. I tied the bow around the card.

I went crazy with punches for this card! I used 5 punches. Can you guess which ones?  They are all listed below. Punches are fun and fast to use especially when making multiple cards.

**My favorite part was using the Wonderful Floral Framelits from the Occasions Catalogue.  I love making the baby flowers.  I layered two flowers one on top of each other and crinkled the top flower.  Adding a pearl to the flowers, adds a simple touch of elegance.

As for the 3 ¾  x 4 ¼ piece of whisper white cardstock, I created my own designer series paper.

Instructions on how to create you own colored dsp with the blends:

  • Stamp on the whisper white cardstock in mint macaron using the Piece of Cake stamp set
  • Use the light Soft Sea Foam blend to color around the stamped cakes

Here’s the beautiful color combination that I have used.  It’s Spring in Canada.  This color combination is perfect for Easter Projects too.

Sahara Sand
Mint Macaron
Petal Pink
Soft Sea Foam

Tip #2: Create tags to embellish your handmade gift bags or add them to a card base.

Next on the hop is my sweet friend from Scotland, Rhoda MacPherson, I love her creative style.  She brings a calm, zen, delicate and classic look to all her projects.  Click on the Blog Badge below to get to her blog.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  Click on the supply list below to order these items.  Use Hostess March Code 7ET3ENZE to receive perks from my VIP club.   View all of the current promotions by clicking HERE.  And if you are from another country, you can still take a glimpse of the products listed and shop with a demonstrator near you. Happy Stamping!

Hugs Kim xo

150579
Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Bundle – 150579

Price: $41.25

148525
Cake Builder Punch – 148525

Price: $24.00

148610
Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set – 148610

Price: $22.00

148529
Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies – 148529

Price: $46.00

148586
Floral Romance 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper – 148586

Price: $19.00

148690
Dear Doily Cling Stamp Set – 148690

Price: $33.00

133324
Scalloped Tag Topper Punch – 133324

Price: $31.00

141491
Classic Label Punch – 141491

Price: $24.00

143721
Decorative Ribbon Border Punch – 143721

Price: $22.00

145667
Tailored Tag Punch – 145667

Price: $24.00

143720
2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch – 143720

Price: $24.00

148059
Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 148059

Price: $12.00

144219
Pearl Basic Jewels – 144219

Price: $6.75

146912
Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon – 146912

Price: $10.25

147102
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147102

Price: $10.25

147106
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147106

Price: $10.25

147108
Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147108

Price: $10.25

146988
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146988

Price: $11.50

138337
Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 138337

Price: $11.50

146985
Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146985

Price: $11.50

101856
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101856

Price: $12.25

100730
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Price: $13.25

147117
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147117

Price: $10.25

121043
Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121043

Price: $11.50

146926
Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper – 146926

Price: $36.75

149209
Belles Dentelles Cling Stamp Set (French) – 149209

Price: $33.00

149090
C’Est Du Gâteau Photopolymer Stamp Set (French) – 149090

Price: $22.00

151132
C’Est Du Gâteau Photopolymer Bundle (French) – 151132

Price: $41.25

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  1. Sylwia says

    March 21, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Oh Kim, I missed your soft combinations and I love your cards!
    I am so happy that we are jumping together today!
    Hugs

    Reply
  2. lindazwolle@hotmail.com says

    March 21, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    These are just gorgeous! Love the romantic colours you used, so pretty!! xx Linda

    Reply
  3. Rhoda says

    March 21, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    Oh I love your beautiful soft floral style and delicate colour palette too. These are such stunning cards! Thank you for your kind words too 😘💕

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Frost says

    March 21, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    So pretty!

    Reply
  5. Charlet says

    March 24, 2019 at 9:34 am

    Punch happy and I LOVE it! So soft and pretty. The repeating white cakes are so stunning as a background. It was a blast to hop again. Big hugs.

    Reply
  6. Laurie says

    April 27, 2019 at 5:52 am

    Your cards are gorgeous!! The colors work beautifully together. Thank you, also, for using punches!! I love using my punches, and it seems like demonstrators don’t use them enough now-a-days on their website. Great work!

    Reply

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