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How to create simple and beautiful cards

in Cardmaking, Creativity on 07/25/18

Way back, I created a bunch of cards to swap with fellow demonstrators that incorporated products from the new Stampin’up! Annual Catalogue.  These cards are so easy to create.  Blending collections from the annual catalogue makes cardmaking so fun.  Use the the springtime impressions dies  with the garden impressions 6×6 dsp to make a colourful butterfly. The delightfully detailed suite blends perfectly creating an elegant look.

 How to create:

  • Use a note from the delightfully detailed note cards as a background
  • Add a delightfully detailed laser cut a pecialty dsp on top of your note card
  • Cut a butterfly using the garden impression dsp with the butterfly die from the springtime impressions thinlits dies
  • Embellish with faux ribbon created with a strip of garden dsp as well as my favorite new ribbon, whisper white polka dot tulle
  • Add a greeting from the detailed with love stamp set
  • Add extra pearls to embellish

Tip: If you prefer making a regular size card, add a  4 1/4 x 11” piece of cardstock and score at 5 1/2. Add you love note on top to create a bigger card.

The best part about these cards is that the Garden Impressions dsp is in the promotion for buy 3 get 1 free dsp. You can mix any of the packages listed below. Take advantage of this amazing promotion that ends on July 31st.

 

Order these collections today! You will love them and make simple cards in a flash.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  Click on the supply list below to order these items.  Use Hostess July Code  ZHZ3BUK3 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

148348
Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Bundle – 148348

Price: $64.75

148349
Expression Printanière Photopolymer Bundle (French) – 148349

Price: $64.75

146606
Detailed With Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 146606

Price: $27.00

147420
Détaillé Avec Amour Clear-Mount Stamp Set (French) – 147420

Price: $27.00

146326
Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies – 146326

Price: $39.00

145372
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies – 145372

Price: $41.00

146907
Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper – 146907

Price: $19.00

146911
Delightfully Detailed Note Cards & Envelopes – 146911

Price: $13.00

146289
Garden Impressions 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 146289

Price: $15.00

146910
Faceted Dots – 146910

Price: $8.25

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

Price: $10.25

147106
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147106

Price: $10.25

101650
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101650

Price: $13.25

143263
Big Shot – 143263

Price: $150.00

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