The Language of Friendship

I was so excited to see this new stamp set in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog -- Language of Friendship. It coordinates perfectly with two of my favorite Stampin' Up! punches -- BoHo Blossoms and the Bird Builder! Just imagine the possibilities as you create these beautifully shaded images in different colors and textures! I can't wait to explore more!

 

This is my inspiration card for this week's Stamping 411 Sketch!

 

I've used the Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper and coordinating cardstock colors of Early Espresso, Lucky Limeaide, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White.

 

Other supplies and embellishments include the Big Shot, the Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder, the Designer Frames Impressions Folder, Self Adhesive Basic Pearls, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Here's the Measurements:

1. Layer One -- Early Espresso Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to create the Card Base
2. Layer Two -- Wisteria Wonder cut at 4 x 5.25". Emboss with the folder and the Big Shot.
3. Layer Three -- DSP cut at 4 x 2"
4. Layer Four -- a scrap of Calypso Coral embossed with the Big Shot and Embossing Folder. Cut out and attach over ribbon and DSP with Stampin' Dimensionals.
5. Layer Five -- Whisper White cut at 1 7/16 x 2 1/8" -- Stamp and embellish with punched shapes and Pearls
6. Inside of Card -- Whisper White cut at 4 x 5.25" -- stamp as embellish as desired

 

I hope I've inspired you to play along with the Stamping 411 Operators and our Sketch Challenge this week. When you have a moment, check out the projects that the other Operators have created for your inspiration this week!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I do hope you'll come back soon! Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

 

 

Comments

[Aubri]

Gretchen-You always have such amazing cards. I was looking for you at convention and then found out you weren't there :( My mother-in-law follows your blog and because of you buys lots of products you've shown used so I owe you big time. Thanks again for sharing your talent!

[Patti Corriere]

Lovely card. I love the boho blossoms punch too. It's great when you need little flowers.

[Alison]

This is simply beautiful. I hope we get these products in the new Australian catalogue when it comes out here in a few weeks!! :)