A Little Sneaky Peek!

Hello everyone and welcome to Inspiration in Action! I'm excited to share a little sneak peek of some good things to come very soon! As you know, the new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog will go live on June 1st! There are some wonderful new stamp sets and gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the new book. Two of my early favorites are this set called Betsy's Blossoms and the new Floral District DSP -- its FABULOUS!

So, of course, when I was creating this week's Stamping 411 Card, I just couldn't resist using some of the beautiful new goodies! Also used on this card is 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon in Baja Breeze, Angique Brads, the Big Shot and the Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals and self-adhesive Basic Pearls. The colors are Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit (a new InColor) and Whisper White.

Here's some measurements in case you want to recreate this card:

1. Layer One -- Baja Breeze Cardstock cut to 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded for the Card Base
2. Layer Two -- Rich Razzleberry Cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25"
3. Layer Three -- DSP cut at 3 7/8 x 5 1/8" -- cut again so that the bottom piece measures 1.5" tall -- attach with SNAIL, reversing the bottom section to the reverse pattern and add ribbon across the "seam".
4. Layer Four -- Rich Razzleberry Cardstock measuring 2.25" square (do this twice, one for each corner piece)
5. Layer Five -- Whisper White Cardstock measuring 2" square (again, do this twice)
6. Layer Six -- (focal image) Rich Razzleberry cardstock cut at 2.5 x 3.5"
7. Layer Seven -- Whisper White cut at 2.25 x 3.25" -- stamp and embellish as desired

Well, I think that will do it for now! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and that you find a little time to get creative. Happy Mother's day to all those who are mother's, know mother's or have mother's (LOL -- I guess that about covers all of us!). Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you come back soon for more ideas and inspiration!

Comments

[Patti Corriere]

Gretchen, I love this mix of colors. Your card is beautiful.

[Cassandra]

Love this set! Heck, I love a lot of the upcoming catalog and can't wait to get my inky little fingers on it in June!

[Tammy]

Love, love, love this!!! I haven't even had a chance to open my new stuff!! Maybe today!

[Patti MacLeith]

Thanks for the inspiration. I've mostly been staring at all of my new items and have no idea what to do! I think I'll whip this up on Mother's Day because I'm giving myself a day of NO WORK!! Happy Mother's Day!

[Chris in CO]

I'm writing this on Sunday--Happy Mother's Day!

[Erika Clark]

Be still my heart! This is right up my alley! I just got my Betsy's Blooms yesterday and am anxioiusly awaiting some play time. Your card is just beautiful, I love all those juicy bright colors! Erika

[Patti Chesky]

Wowza! Look at this beautiful sneak-peek filled creation! I love it all!!!

[Lee]

This is wonderful Gretchen!