Hello everyone! Welcome to Inspiration in Action and a new Saturday Sketch Challenge for Stamping 411.
Do you want to know a quick and easy tip for making a WOW impression with your cards from the moment they are picked out of the mailbox? Emboss your envelopes with the Big Shot and the fabulous Stampin' Up! Impression Folders!
All someone has to do is see and feel this elegant touch to know there is something truly special inside the envelope waiting for them.
Now, here's the card that goes inside that gorgeous envelope! I used the Easter Blossoms Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. This card is a big 5.25 square inch card, using the colors of Old Olive, Regal Rose and Whisper White.
Extras include the Scalloped edge created with the Scallop Border Punch; self-adhesive Basic Pearls; 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and the Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder with the Big Shot. The focal image layer is popped-up with Stampin' Dimensionals!
I stamped the floral image with Black Stazon Ink on Whisper White cardstock and then stamped the little girl in Versamark Ink over the top of the flowers (be sure and use your Embossing Buddy to keep the image crisp and clear). Sprinkle with Black Embossing Powder and set with your Heat Tool. When cool, sponge Old Olive and Regal Rose inks in a random pattern. Wipe with a tissue to remove excess ink from the embossed figure. I used just a hint of Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper underneath the scalloped edge and a bit more to line the flap of the envelope, making it even more special.
Here are the measurements:
- Layer One -- Card Base of Regal Rose Cardstock -- cut at 5.25 x 10.5", score and fold to form card.
- Layer Two -- Old Olive cardstock cut at 5" square. Stamp Sentiment using Black Stazon Ink. Apply Basic pearls.
- Layer Three -- DSP cut at 5 x 1". Apply to the bottom edge of Layer Two.
- Layer Four -- Regal Rose cardstock cut at 5 x 3.25". Punch bottom edge with Border punch. Emboss with the Big Shot and the Elegant Bouquet Impression Folder. Attach Basic Pearls to center of embossed flowers. Apply ribbon and faux bow.
Layer Five -- Old Olive Cardstock cut at 2.75 x 3.25"
- Layer Six -- Whisper White cut at 2.5 x 3". Stamp, emboss and sponge as described above. Attach to layer five and mount both to card using Stampin' Dimensionals!
- Inside of Card -- Whisper White cut at 5" square. I opted to embellish the inside of this card as well to coordinate with the envelope. Such a simple but elegant touch! Click on the photo on the right to view it larger.
I do think that will just about do it for this post. I'm so glad that you stopped by and hope you'll be back soon. Please take some time to visit Stamping 411 and see the other great inspiration offered by all the Stamping 411 Operators. We invite you to play along with the challenge by linking your project photos at the bottom of the Stamping 411 post.
Thanks so much for stopping by today for ideas and inspiration. I hope I've provided you with both. And I hope you'll be back for another visit soon! Until then ...
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Dale Morin | January 28, 2011 at 07:37 PM
Just beautiful Gretchen. I love the pink and green together. I think Spring is in the air!
Posted by: Lee | January 28, 2011 at 08:34 PM
I absolutely love this card!
Posted by: Pat Dimzoff | January 29, 2011 at 12:46 AM
Beautiful I think I will CASE this one! Lovely
Posted by: Patrice H. | January 29, 2011 at 01:22 AM
One of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen!!!
Posted by: Vicky Skillman | January 29, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Stunning card and envelope, Gretchen. I love how you lined the envelope with DSP.
Posted by: Sage Kimble | January 29, 2011 at 08:31 AM
This is simply beautiful!
Posted by: Jenni Sylvia | January 29, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Your card is just so sweet!
Posted by: Sharon Carr | January 29, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Chris in CO | January 29, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Oh my goodness, I was kind of ehh about this set. This card is beautiful! Adding it to my wish list from the mini. Love all the embossing you did, and all the pearl accents.
Posted by: Val W | January 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Oh super sweet card! I love the image!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | January 29, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Just beautiful! This stamp set is on it's way to my house. I love what you've done with it. I love how you used different size pearls on the top of the card. It's a very nice touch!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | January 29, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Wonderful job Gretchen--love the look of the envelopes--trying that out now on a project I'm working on--oh so nice!
Your card is great--never would have thought to stamp the little girl in black--great job. Loved that I got to play too---tying to get in on more challenges is--challenging to say the least!
Blessings, Nola
Posted by: Nola | January 29, 2011 at 04:47 PM
This card is stunning Gretchen! Love the embossing over the staz-on. Gorgeous technique!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | January 29, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Great idea for the envelopes. I've been using your idea to add something on the inside of the cards. Sometimes mine were pretty plain because the
message stamp was small. Now they look much better. Thanks,
Posted by: Jennifer | January 30, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Any other way to say it? No, just beautiful! Sigh....
Posted by: Betty Murphy | January 30, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Very beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle VanWiggeren | January 30, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Your card is charming and a true inspiration.....I love every inch of detail and thanks for sharing how your created this Easter Splendor:) Thank YOU!
Posted by: Joyce Bordelon | January 31, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Gretchen your card is beautiful, and I love the embossed envelope!!
Posted by: Kerin | February 01, 2011 at 05:24 AM
Simply breathtaking Gretchen!! I love the colors, the stamp set and the background!! Great idea about the envelope too!!
Posted by: tiffany bauer | February 01, 2011 at 02:58 PM
This is SO pretty, Gretchen! Love it!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | February 02, 2011 at 06:37 PM
WOW-WOW-WOW! LOVE IT! LOVE THOSE COLORS... You did a fabulouse job on this card.. Thanks for sharing Gretchen!
Posted by: Donna | February 21, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Love the card! This is absolutely amazing. Yah the colors is simple and clean. I'll try this. Thanks for the tutorial and tips. Thanks for sharing. Advance Happy Easter Day.
Posted by: marion | March 24, 2011 at 12:32 AM
I love this card and the stamp set became a favorite soon as I saw it
Posted by: Sue Heinz | April 02, 2011 at 08:32 PM