Elegant Poppy

 

My brother and his wife will be celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary! Congratulations!

I wanted to give them an elegant card, but I was so frustrated with my outcomes. I made two before scrapping them and starting over. 

I chose to utilize the 'Poppy Moments' dies. In which, a die-cut outline is placed over the die-cut shape of a different color. Here, I chose a monochromatic card of Sahara Sand and Basic White. A tip I've learn is to use the adhesive sheets when working with really intricate dies like this one.

(Place the adhesive sheet on your cardstock before running it through the Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, then adhere to the die-cut shape after peeling off the second backing.)

I used 'Wink of Stella on the flower petals to make them shine.

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Stamp sets- Elegantly Said, Rose Wonder, Sweet Conversations

Ink - Sahara Sand

Paper - Sahara Sand, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Rose Garden dies, Poppy Moments dies, Stone Embossing Folder

Beautiful Rose

 

I saw this card on Pinterest from StampinNightOwl's website. I just knew I needed to create one for myself. I used the smaller rose die from the 'Rose Garden' thinlits... as the bigger one would've been too big for the opening I made. I did use the leaves from the bigger die though.... as opposed to the leaf branch that she used. 

Since my card is a December birthday card, I chose to use Merry Merlot cardstock and ink.  I used an iridescent ribbon that I found on a package that I received (so I'm not sure where it's from).

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Beautiful Birthday

Ink - Merry Merlot

Paper - Whisper White, Whisper White (thick), Merry Merlot

Accessories - Big Shot, Precision Plate, Die Brush, Rose Garden Thinlits, Iridescent Ribbon

Amazing Garden

 

I was inspired by Narelle Farrugia's card (on the right). I changed the colors to make it my own, but the design is all Narelle's! Thanks Narelle!

I used the Wood Textures DSP along with the Color Theory DSP for the background. The leaves are from the Petals & More Thinlits.  I "colored" in the flower petals with dark Daffodil Delight from the Stampin' Blends. 

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Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Amazing You, Rose Wonder

Ink - Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight (Stampin' Blends)

Paper - Early Espresso, Whisper White, Color Theory DSP, Wood Textures DSP, Crushed Curry

Accessories - Big Shot, Precision Plate, Die Brush, scissors, Petals & More Thinlits, Rose Garden thinlits, glue dots

 

In Bethlehem

What a great set to have... Night of Bethlehem stamp set and the coordinating Bethlehem Edgelits.

The city of Bethlehem is created with the two cityscape dies that are included in the Bethlehem edgelits.  Once die-cut, I just adhered scraps of Daffodil Delight to all the windows and doors behind each piece. I then attached them together using dimensionals to make them 'pop' out from each other.

I used the Rose Garden thinlit frame to cut out the sentiment. I felt it went well with the theme here.
The star was stamped in Daffodil Delight and die-cut using the coordinating die. I adhered it to the edge of the sentiment piece with a dimensional to make it 'pop'.

May the peace of Christ be with you!
Merry Christmas!

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Night of Bethlehem
Ink - Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy
Paper - Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Accessories - Big Shot, Precision Plate, Die Brush, Bethlehem Edgelits, dimensionals, Rose Garden Thinlits

Flourishing Garden

Elegant Eggplant and Very Vanilla create a very elegant card! I used the Flourish Thinlits for the flowers and the Rose Wonder Stamp Set for the sentiment. The pearls just added more elegance to an already pretty card.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Rose Wonder
Ink - Elegant Eggplant
Paper - Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla
Accessories - Big Shot, Flourish Thinlits, Die Brush, Rose Garden Thinlits, glue dots

Botanical Wonder

Working with the Rose Garden Thinlits to try to use them in a different way.... I came up with only using the negative piece from the leave thinlit to create my card.  As you can see I used the leaf thinlit twice.

I used Botanical Gardens DSP for the front piece and the leaf cutout as well.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Rose Wonder
Ink - Memento
Paper - Mossy Meadow, Basic Black, Botanical Gardens DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlits, Thick Black Twine

Leaf Wonder

 

I got inspiration for my card from Mary Brown. Thanks Mary!

As you can see I changed a few things from Mary's card to mine to make it my own!

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Rose Wonder
Ink - Mint Macaron
Paper - Whisper White (thick), Tip Top Taupe, Perfectly Artistic DSP, Mint Macaron
Accessories - Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlits, dimensionals

Wedding Rose

My card was inspired by Jackie Bolhuis, and her lovely wedding card.

Here is her card:

I changed the colors to reflect what the bride chose as her wedding colors.... navy/yellow. Thanks for your inspiration Jackie!

Stamp set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Night of Navy

Paper - Whisper White, Night of Navy

Accessories - Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot, Precision Plate, Die-Brush, Delightful Dijon Dotted Lace Trim, dmensionals

You Wonder

As I get older.... I find that I'm in need of more and more of these cards. Life... you are here but a moment in time -- it's what you do during that time, to bring joy to other's, that makes life so much more enjoyable and happy. Take a moment to feel the blessings of each and every one who has touched your life (big or small) today!

In this card, I made the stems on the lilies longer by turning the stamp upside down and stamping just the stems on the bottom portion of the card. I then attached the ribbon to hide the parts that don't quite match up!

I used the AquaPainter to add subtle color to the flowers.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Remarkable You, Rose Wonder
Ink - Memento, Pear Pizzazz, Smoky Slate, So Saffron
Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories - Black Satin Ribbon, Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot, AquaPainter, Big Shot

Garden Wonder

Happy Mother's Day!  My Mom passed away 2 years ago, and she loved roses. In memory of her -- and for "other" Mom's in my life (my Husband's Mom, my Godmother, my Grandma and Mike's second Mom) these are for you!

I used the Rose Garden Thinlits to cut out the black rose outline in the center of the black cardstock. I had a bit of trouble running the thinlit through my Big Shot...as it didn't cut parts of the paper. I used the Precision Plate the second time around.... and that helped some, but it still wasn't cutting all of it. So, I finally placed another sheet of paper (shim) on top of the die...and it cut just fine from there on out. Third time was the charm! ;)

Behind the cut out flower I used different papers from the Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) Catalog.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Memento

Paper - Crushed Curry, Blushing Bride, Tempting Turquoise, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Basic Black, Perfectly Artistic DSP

Accessories - Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Round Corner Punch, Silver 1/8 Ribbon, Old Olive Striped Organdy Ribbon, Fine-tip Glue Pen, Dimensionals

Wonderful Roses

I've seen so many cards with this fabulous layout that I wanted to try my hand at making a few.

I will give credit to the first person whose cards I fell in love with -- although, I'm sure there are many many designers that have made this lovely layout.

Here are Melanie Smith's cards:

Such a beautiful display! Thanks for your inspiration Melanie!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Basic Gray, Blackberry Bliss, Soft Suede

Paper - Basic Gray, Blackberry Bliss, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Precision Plate, Rose Garden Thinlits

Purple Rose

My husband and I are participating in the PurpleStride2016 Walk on June 11th -- we are helping to raise money (and awareness) for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Most people know that we care deeply for this cause, as my mother passed away from this disease in February 2014. 

I wanted to create some thank-you cards for the people that have donated to our page. When I found Lou Kitzelman's card on Pinterest.... I knew that I had to create something similar. I wanted to use the color of purple.... as that is the color for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, and roses are my mother's favorite flower.  Thanks Lou!

This card was a bit harder than I thought it would be. I started by cutting the base 5.5x4.25 in Elegant Eggplant, and then die-cutting the rose piece in that same color. (I did not adhere the die-cut rose piece to the base until after the white piece was finished). I then cut a 5.25x4 in Whisper White. On the White cardstock, I stamped the rose stamp. I used my AquaPainter to color in the rose and leaves.

After matting the White cardstock (elegant eggplant), I laid them together, so that I could place the die-cut rose piece in the correct position when the card is closed. I realized that the back of the card would show the edges of the die-cut piece on the back, so I placed another 5.5x4.25 piece of Eggplant cardstock on the back (hiding it).

I finished the white insert part with eggplant ribbon and the 'Thank You' sentiment.

I know....loads of layers on this card.  As you can see from my photo.... I attached a white piece of cardstock on the back of the insert too -- for my note of thanks and where I could sign our names.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Memento

Paper - Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlits, AquaPainter, glue dots, dimensionals, Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon

Sympathy Rose

When I saw Dena Rekow's card on Pinterest... I knew I had to create one of my own. 

Here is her card:

Such a lovely card and so elegant. I chose to change the sentiment to a sympathy card instead of a wedding card like Dena's. I also changed the orientation, as well as the card base... but wanted to show you where I got my inspiration from.  Thanks Dena!

Thanks for taking a look!

Stamp Set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Basic Gray, Memento

Paper - Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlits, Die-Brush, Precision Plate, Fine-tip Glue Pen, dimensionals

Every Garden

Such a cute flower in the Rose Garden Thinlits... I just had to create a card using just this flower for my niece. I kinda wish it had a full flower to go underneath the thinlet, but maybe I can fussy cut one on a later card. (something to try!).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Happy Birthday Everyone

Ink - Memento

Paper - Tempting Turquoise, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Accessories - Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Rose Garden Thinlits, Corner Round Punch, Fine-tip Glue Pen

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