Wow – this is my third STEP IT UP SUNDAY. I’m definitely getting into the groove of my new 2022 weekly blog schedule. What do you think? How is it going so far? What else would you like to see?
Yesterday I shared two #simplestamping cards using a small number of the products from the Artfully Composed Suite. Remember, #simpestamping is all about using a limited number of products, primarily stamps-ink-paper, to enjoy successfully creating a card. This type of experience is perfect for those who are new to card making and paper crafting.
After lots of #simplestamping, most people naturally want to move on and try new things. These crafters are also likely to have started building their crafting collection – inkpads, stamps, cardstock, tools and some embellishments.
For my first “stepped up” card I used the Tropical Layers Dies. Normally, I would use a punch at this stage because a cutting and embossing machine is not yet in a casual stampers collection.
I used Mint Macaron and Just Jade inks to stamp the leaf images directly onto the Notecard base.
The next step was to cut three leaf frames from Basic Black, Basic White and Calypso Coral cardstock. These were then secured in place using Mini Glue Dots.
I stamped the birthday greeting onto a strip of the coordinating Designer Series Paper.
The text image was stamped inside the card and on the front of the envelope. This was repeated for all three cards.
Using black Baker’s Twine from the Essentials Pack, I tied a triple bow and attached it to the card front. I finished the cardfront by adding some Pale Papaya 2021 – 2023 In Colour Jewels.
I like sharing some close up images of my projects.
Here is the next stepped up card.
For this card, I used the long stitched zigzag border die to cut the five colour layers that were overlayed and adhered together. I used my Stamparatus to stamp the birthday greeting before trimming these layers.
I took a length of the white Baker’s Twine from the Essentials Pack, wrapped it several times and tied a bow.
A piece of one of the DSP desgns was cut to fir the card front. The multi-coloured zigzag panel was then adhered to the cardfront.
The final card has a few more elements added.
A piece of Just Jade cardstock and a smaller piece of one of the DSP designs were glued together. Then they embossed using the splatter folder from the Strips & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders.
I cut three leaves, one each in Bumblebee, Just Jade and Basic Black. They were attached to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.
After stamping the same sentiment, used for all these projects, I trimmed down the cardstock and used the Banners Pick A Punch to punch the banner. The card was finished with some Classic Matte Dots.
Here are the three “step it up” cards.
I am enjoying my Saturday and Sunday card making projects especially because I am using the Notecards & Envelopes.
Here are some of the other products I used for these projects.
Now it’s time to start thinking about what I photos I will select for tomorrow’s Memories on Monday post. I will be using the Artfully Composed 12″x 12″ Designer Series Paper – so, I will be looking for photos that will suit these designs.
Until then, happy stamping.
If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.
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